Tennessee High School Basketball - Pearl-Cohn edged by Melrose
December 28, 2023: Memphis, TN 38114 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Melrose Golden Wildcats (Memphis, TN) and the visiting Pearl-Cohn Firebirds (Nashville, TN), saw Melrose's basketball squad hold off Pearl-Cohn by a tally of 37-36.
With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Golden Wildcats host Kirby (Memphis, TN) to confront the Cougars in a 3A District 16 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. Kirby lost 77-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Bell (Hurst, TX)
Next up, the Firebirds confront the Marshall County Tigers (Lewisburg, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Pearl-Cohn will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record.