Mississippi High School Basketball - Loyd Star holds off Lawrence County
December 16, 2021: Monticello, MS 39654 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Loyd Star Hornets (Brookhaven, MS) and the host Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS), saw Loyd Star's basketball squad hold off Lawrence County by a tally of 54-49.
With the victory, Loyd Star improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Hornets host West Lincoln (Brookhaven, MS) to encounter the Bears in a 2A Region 7 test on Tuesday, January 4. The Bears go into the test with a record of 5-4.
The Cougars now own a 2-4 record. They play next when they host Terry for a non-league test on Tuesday, December 28.