Mississippi High School Basketball - Olive Branch nudges DeSoto Central
January 13, 2023: Southaven, MS 38672 Olive Branch Conquistadors (Olive Branch, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host DeSoto Central Jaguars (Southaven, MS), 68-62 in a league bout.
With the win, Olive Branch upgrades its record to 15-1 on the season. The Conquistadors travel to Lewisburg (Olive Branch, MS) to clash with the Patriots in a 6A Region 2 bout on Friday, January 20. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 18-4. Lewisburg lost 70-56 in their recent non-league bout against Byers (Holly Springs, MS)
Next up, the Jaguars clash with the Covenant Christian Eagles (Tuscumbia, AL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 16. DeSoto Central will attempt to upgrade on its 10-7 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 17-3 record after their 59-44 non-league win over Summertown (Summertown, TN).