Mississippi High School Basketball - Center Hill nips Hickory Flat
January 12, 2018: Olive Branch, MS 38654 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Center Hill Mustangs (Olive Branch, MS) and the visiting Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS), saw Center Hill's basketball squad hold off Hickory Flat by a tally of 51-50.
With the victory, Center Hill improves its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Hernando (Hernando, MS) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 17-2.
Next up, the Rebels play the Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS) in a 1A Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Hickory Flat will attempt to improve on its 12-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 48-41 non-league win over North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS).