Mississippi High School Basketball - Kemper County nipped by West Jones
December 9, 2023: Laurel, MS 39443 In Saturday's non-league match, the host West Jones Mustangs basketball team scored a tight 65-63 triumph over the Kemper County Wildcats.
In their next game, the Mustangs face the Jim Hill Tigers (Jackson, MS) in a 6A Region 3 match, on Tuesday, December 12. West Jones will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 2-8 record after their 76-45 non-league loss to Provine (Jackson, MS).
With the defeat, Kemper County moves to 4-3 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Newton County (Decatur, MS) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 12. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 4-3. Newton County won 79-74 in their recent non-league match against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS)
