Mississippi High School Basketball - Amite County nipped by East Marion
January 25, 2022: Columbia, MS 39429 In Tuesday's league match, the host East Marion Eagles basketball team scored a tight 61-55 triumph over the Amite County Trojans.
In their next game, the Eagles face the West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS) in a 2A Region 7 match, on Friday, January 28. East Marion will attempt to move on its 11-10 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 2-18 record after their 48-41 league loss to Bogue Chitto (Bogue Chitto, MS).
With the defeat, Amite County moves to 10-8 on the year. The Trojans host Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS) to face the Hornets in a 2A Region 7 match on Friday, January 28. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 9-10. Loyd Star won 69-41 in their recent league match against West Lincoln (Brookhaven, MS)