Mississippi High School Basketball - Lawrence County nips Columbia
January 16, 2024: Columbia, MS 39429 Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Columbia Wildcats (Columbia, MS), 53-50 in a league bout.
With the victory, Lawrence County upgrades its record to 8-14 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Forrest County Agricultural (Brooklyn, MS) to play the Aggies in a 4A Region 7 bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Aggies come into the bout with a record of 8-12.
Next up, the Wildcats play the Forrest County Agricultural Aggies (Brooklyn, MS) in a 4A Region 7 bout, on Friday, January 19. Columbia will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Aggies come into the bout with a 8-12 record after their 67-44 league loss to Sumrall (Sumrall, MS).