Mississippi High School Basketball - Myrtle ripped by Byers
January 5, 2024: Myrtle, MS 38650 In Friday's league match, the visiting Byers Lions basketball team scored a decisive 76-20 triumph over the Myrtle Hawks.
In their next game, the Lions meet the Lake Cormorant (Lake Cormorant, MS) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Byers will attempt to better on its 12-3 season record. The enter the match with a 10-3 record after their 65-54 league win over Grenada (Grenada, MS).
With the defeat, Myrtle moves to 2-18 on the year. The Hawks travel to Pine Grove (Ripley, MS) to meet the Panthers in a 1A Region 2 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 10-6. Pine Grove lost 58-45 in their recent non-league match against Walnut (Walnut, MS)