Mississippi High School Basketball - Columbus succumbs to New Hope
January 6, 2023: Columbus, MS 39702 The New Hope Trojans topped the host Columbus Falcons basketball team by a final score of 63-52 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Trojans face the Gentry Rams (Indianola, MS) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 7. New Hope will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 6-9 record after their 50-32 league loss to Yazoo City (Yazoo City, MS).
With the defeat, Columbus moves to 9-7 on the year. The Falcons travel to West Point (West Point, MS) to face the Green Wave in a 5A Region 1 game on Friday, January 13. The Green Wave enter the game with a record of 4-4.