Mississippi High School Basketball - Purvis succumbs to Columbia
January 27, 2023: Columbia, MS 39429 The Columbia Wildcats topped the visiting Purvis Tornadoes basketball team by a final score of 53-41 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Wildcats face the Poplarville Hornets (Poplarville, MS) in a 4A Region 7 game, on Saturday, January 28. Columbia will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 0-13 record after their 80-24 league loss to Lawrence County (Monticello, MS).
Next up, the Tornadoes play the Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS) in a 4A Region 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Purvis will attempt to upgrade on its 11-10 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 16-7 record after their 75-56 league win over Sumrall (Sumrall, MS).