Mississippi High School Basketball - Ridgeland nips Canton
January 4, 2022: Ridgeland, MS 39157 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Ridgeland Titans (Ridgeland, MS) and the visiting Canton Tigers (Canton, MS), saw Ridgeland's basketball squad hold off Canton by a count of 51-48.
With the victory, Ridgeland upgrades its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Titans travel to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to play the Rockets in a 5A Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 7. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 16-0. Neshoba Central won 85-35 in their recent league challenge against Holmes County Central (Lexington, MS)
Next up, the Tigers play the Holmes County Central Jaguars (Lexington, MS) in a 5A Region 3 challenge, on Friday, January 7. Canton will attempt to upgrade on its 13-4 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 7-10 record after their 85-35 league loss to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS).