Mississippi High School Basketball - Wayne County fells Jefferson County
January 5, 2019: Fayette, MS 39069 Wayne County War Eagles (Waynesboro, MS) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Jefferson County Tigers (Fayette, MS), 41-21 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Wayne County upgrades its record to 8-7 on the season. The War Eagles host West Jones (Laurel, MS) to clash with the Mustangs in a 5A Region 5 bout on Tuesday, January 8. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 16-0. West Jones won 60-56 in their recent league bout against South Jones (Ellisville, MS)
Next up, the Tigers face the Brookhaven Panthers (Brookhaven, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 8. Jefferson County will attempt to move on its 2-7 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 17-1 record after their 61-29 league win over Natchez (Natchez, MS).