Mississippi High School Basketball - Amite County succumbs to East Marion
January 24, 2023: Liberty, MS 39645 The East Marion Eagles topped the host Amite County Trojans basketball team by a final score of 51-42 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS) in a 2A Region 7 game, on Friday, January 27. East Marion will attempt to move on its 13-4 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 2-16 record after their 63-38 league loss to Bogue Chitto (Bogue Chitto, MS).
With the defeat, Amite County moves to 4-12 on the year. The Trojans travel to Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS) to face the Hornets in a 2A Region 7 game on Friday, January 27. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 11-8. Loyd Star won 68-36 in their recent league game against West Lincoln (Brookhaven, MS)