Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Jones routed by Quitman
January 27, 2025: Quitman, MS 39355 Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Northeast Jones Tigers (Laurel, MS), 53-15 in a league match.
With the victory, Quitman upgrades its record to 15-8 on the year. The Panthers travel to Forest (Forest, MS) to face the Bearcats in a 4A Region 5 match on Friday, January 31. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 9-11.
The Tigers now sport a 2-20 record. They put it on the line next when they host Morton for a 4A Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 28. Northeast Jones will face a Panthers squad coming off a 38-27 league win over Forest (Forest, MS). The Panthers record now stands at 18-5.