Mississippi High School Basketball - Leland thwarted by Riverside
January 20, 2023: Avon, MS 38723 The Leland Cubs basketball team (Leland, MS), was toppled 55-35 in Friday's league battle with the host Riverside Bulldogs (Avon, MS)
The Bulldogs now possess a 12-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Coahoma County for a 2A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, January 24. Riverside will confront a Red Panthers team coming off a 63-24 league win over Leflore County (Itta Bena, MS). The Red Panthers record now stands at 19-2.
The Cubs (0-12) will now prepare for their battle against Leflore County (Itta Bena, MS). The Tigers come into the 2A Region 3 battle with a 5-10 record. In their last battle, Leflore County was toppled by Coahoma County (Clarksdale, MS), 63-24, in a league battle.