Mississippi High School Basketball - Lafayette nipped by New Hope
February 9, 2024: Oxford, MS 38655 The New Hope Trojans tipped the host Lafayette Commodores basketball team by a final score of 44-39 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Trojans face the Canton Tigers (Canton, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, February 16. New Hope will attempt to move on its 16-9 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 24-4 record after their 52-48 non-league loss to Holmes County Central (Lexington, MS).
With the defeat, Lafayette moves to 13-12 on the year. The Commodores travel to Holmes County Central (Lexington, MS) to face the Jaguars in a non-league game on Friday, February 16. The Jaguars enter the game with a record of 22-7. Holmes County Central won 52-48 in their recent non-league game against Canton (Canton, MS)