Mississippi High School Basketball - Lewisburg nudges DeSoto Central
January 5, 2024: Southaven, MS 38672 In Friday's league outing, the Lewisburg Patriots (Olive Branch, MS) basketball squad edged the host DeSoto Central Jaguars (Southaven, MS), by a count of 59-54.
The Patriots (11-4) will now prepare for their outing against Rosa Fort (Tunica, MS). The Lions enter the non-league match with a 3-9 record. In their last match, Rosa Fort was nipped by Edwards (Ruleville, MS), 69-42, in a non-league match.
With the defeat, DeSoto Central moves to 8-9 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Florence (Florence, MS) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Saturday, January 6. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 9-9. Florence lost 42-37 in their recent league match against Natchez (Natchez, MS)