Mississippi High School Basketball - Long Beach nips Gautier
December 5, 2023: Gautier, MS 39553 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Long Beach Bearcats (Long Beach, MS) and the host Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS), saw Long Beach's basketball squad hold off Gautier by a tally of 42-35.
With the victory, Long Beach improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Pascagoula (Pascagoula, MS) to play the Panthers in a 6A Region 4 challenge on Friday, December 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 2-4. Pascagoula lost 68-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS)
Next up, the Gators play the Poplarville Hornets (Poplarville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 8. Gautier will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 43-34 non-league loss to Picayune (Picayune, MS).