Mississippi High School Basketball - Puckett nipped by Raleigh
January 2, 2024: Raleigh, MS 39153 The Raleigh Lions tipped the visiting Puckett Wolves basketball team by a final score of 49-44 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Lions face the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans (Meridian, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Raleigh will attempt to move on its 7-8 season record. The Trojans enter the game with a 7-7 record after their 66-33 league loss to Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS).
With the defeat, Puckett moves to 6-7 on the year. The Wolves host Pisgah (Sandhill, MS) to face the Dragons in a 2A Region 6 game on Thursday, January 4. The Dragons enter the game with a record of 9-9. Pisgah lost 40-27 in their recent league game against St. Andrew's Episcopal (Ridgeland, MS)