Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Jones trounced by Forest
January 24, 2025: Laurel, MS 39443 Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Northeast Jones Tigers (Laurel, MS), 40-18 in a league match.
With the victory, Forest advances its record to 10-11 on the year. The Bearcats host Mendenhall (Mendenhall, MS) to face the Tigers in a 4A Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 28. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 11-10. Mendenhall lost 40-34 in their recent league match against Quitman (Quitman, MS)
The Tigers now own a 2-19 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Quitman for a 4A Region 5 match on Monday, January 27. Northeast Jones will face a Panthers squad coming off a 40-34 league win over Mendenhall (Mendenhall, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 14-8.