Mississippi High School Basketball - South Pike fells Lawrence County
January 19, 2016: Monticello, MS 39654 South Pike Eagles (Magnolia, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS), 56-42 in a league bout.
With the win, South Pike upgrades its record to 18-2 on the season. The Eagles travel to McComb (McComb, MS) to play the Tigers in a 4A Region 6 bout on Friday, January 22. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-6. McComb won 53-38 in their recent league bout against Richland (Richland, MS)
Next up, the Cougars play the North Pike Jaguars (Summit, MS) in a 4A Region 6 bout, on Friday, January 22. Lawrence County will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record.