Mississippi High School Basketball - Yazoo City holds off Cleveland Central
January 5, 2024: Cleveland, MS 38732 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Yazoo City Indians (Yazoo City, MS) and the host Cleveland Central Wolves (Cleveland, MS), saw Yazoo City's basketball squad hold off Cleveland Central by a tally of 43-41.
With the victory, Yazoo City improves its record to 16-2 on the campaign. The Indians host Gentry (Indianola, MS) to confront the Rams in a 5A Region 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 8-10. Gentry lost 57-40 in their recent league challenge against Canton (Canton, MS)
Next up, the Wolves confront the Holmes County Central Jaguars (Lexington, MS) in a 5A Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Cleveland Central will attempt to improve on its 16-4 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 3-13 record after their 77-62 league win over Greenville (Greenville, MS).