Mississippi High School Basketball - Northwest Rankin over Oak Grove
January 30, 2024: Brandon, MS 39232 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS) and the visiting Oak Grove Warriors (Hattiesburg, MS), saw Northwest Rankin's basketball squad overcome Oak Grove by a tally of 55-38.
With the victory, Northwest Rankin improves its record to 8-17 on the campaign. The Cougars host Ridgeland (Ridgeland, MS) to confront the Titans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 2. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 19-8. Ridgeland won 77-57 in their recent league challenge against Vicksburg (Vicksburg, MS)
Next up, the Warriors confront the Wayne County War Eagles (Waynesboro, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Oak Grove will attempt to improve on its 7-15 season record. The War Eagles come into the challenge with a 17-5 record after their 65-40 league win over Gautier (Gautier, MS).