Mississippi High School Basketball - Mendenhall tipped by Forest
January 12, 2024: Forest, MS 39074 In Friday's league match, the host Forest Bearcats basketball team scored a tight 40-38 triumph over the Mendenhall Tigers.
In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) in a 4A Region 5 match, on Saturday, January 13. Forest will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 18-1 record after their 41-32 league win over Northeast Jones (Laurel, MS).
With the defeat, Mendenhall moves to 9-5 on the year. The Tigers host Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS) to meet the War Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, January 13. The War Eagles enter the match with a record of 13-5. Wayne County won 59-27 in their recent league match against Gautier (Gautier, MS)