Mississippi High School Basketball - Laurel thwarted by South Jones
January 18, 2019: Laurel, MS 39440 The Laurel Golden Tornadoes basketball team (Laurel, MS), dropped 57-45 in Friday's league battle with the visiting South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS)
The Braves now possess a 17-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wayne County for a 5A Region 5 battle on Tuesday, January 22. South Jones will confront a War Eagles team coming off a 53-31 league loss to West Jones (Laurel, MS). The War Eagles record now stands at 9-11.
The Golden Tornadoes (9-9) will now prepare for their battle against Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS). The War Eagles come into the 5A Region 5 battle with a 9-11 record.