Mississippi High School Basketball - Lawrence County nipped by Purvis
January 12, 2024: Purvis, MS 39475 The Purvis Tornadoes tipped the visiting Lawrence County Cougars basketball team by a final score of 61-60 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Tornadoes face the Forrest County Agricultural Aggies (Brooklyn, MS) in a 4A Region 7 game, on Tuesday, January 16. Purvis will attempt to move on its 11-3 season record. The Aggies enter the game with a 8-12 record after their 67-44 league loss to Sumrall (Sumrall, MS).
With the defeat, Lawrence County moves to 6-14 on the year. The Cougars travel to Wingfield (Jackson, MS) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Monday, January 15. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 1-16. Wingfield won 54-43 in their recent league game against Richland (Richland, MS)