Mississippi High School Basketball - Richton nips East Central
December 7, 2023: Moss Point, MS 39562 Richton Rebels (Richton, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS), 40-33 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Richton upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Rebels host Purvis (Purvis, MS) to play the Tornadoes in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Purvis won 46-32 in their recent non-league bout against West Marion (Foxworth, MS)
Next up, the Hornets play the Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS) in a 5A Region 4 bout, on Tuesday, December 12. East Central will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record.