Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Lauderdale held off by Morton
December 12, 2024: Meridian, MS 39305 In Thursday's non-league test, the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) basketball squad got by the host Northeast Lauderdale Trojans (Meridian, MS), by a score of 57-51.
Next, the Panthers confront the Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, December 17. Morton will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record. The Gators go into the game with a 11-3 record after their 62-61 non-league loss to Kosciusko (Kosciusko, MS).
With the loss, Northeast Lauderdale falls to 7-5 on the campaign. The Trojans host South Jones (Ellisville, MS) to confront the Braves in a non-league game on Friday, December 13. The Braves go into the game with a record of 11-1. South Jones won 57-28 in their recent non-league game against Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS)