Mississippi High School Basketball - Hattiesburg holds off Wayne County
January 14, 2020: Waynesboro, MS 39367 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hattiesburg Tigers (Hattiesburg, MS) and the host Wayne County War Eagles (Waynesboro, MS), saw Hattiesburg's basketball squad hold off Wayne County by a tally of 57-52.
With the victory, Hattiesburg improves its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS) to face the Blue Devils in a 5A Region 7 game on Friday, January 17. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 13-6. Pearl River Central won 55-32 in their recent non-league game against Poplarville (Poplarville, MS)
With the defeat, Wayne County moves to 12-5 on the year. The War eagles travel to Gautier (Gautier, MS) to face the Gators in a 5A Region 8 game on Friday, January 17. The Gators enter the game with a record of 2-13. Gautier won 45-25 in their recent league challenge against East Central (Moss Point, MS)