Mississippi High School Basketball - Tupelo Christian Prep holds off Smithville
January 22, 2019: Belden, MS 38826 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles (Belden, MS) and the visiting Smithville Seminoles (Smithville, MS), saw Tupelo Christian Prep's basketball squad hold off Smithville by a tally of 53-52.
With the victory, Tupelo Christian Prep improves its record to 10-11 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 25. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 10-13. North Pontotoc won 68-56 in their recent league challenge against Alcorn Central (Glen, MS)
Next up, the Seminoles confront the Houlka Wildcats (Houlka, MS) in a 1A Region 4 challenge, on Friday, January 25. Smithville will attempt to improve on its 7-14 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 3-17 record after their 66-48 non-league loss to South Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS).