Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Jones beaten by Forest
January 9, 2024: Forest, MS 39074 In Tuesday's league match, the host Forest Bearcats basketball team scored a good 52-36 triumph over the Northeast Jones Tigers.
In their next game, the Bearcats face the Mendenhall Tigers (Mendenhall, MS) in a 4A Region 5 match, on Friday, January 12. Forest will attempt to move on its 10-7 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 68-44 league loss to Quitman (Quitman, MS).
With the defeat, Northeast Jones moves to 9-7 on the year. The Tigers host Morton (Morton, MS) to face the Panthers in a 4A Region 5 match on Friday, January 12. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 17-1. Morton won 48-30 in their recent non-league match against Forest (Forest, MS)