Mississippi High School Basketball - Laurel can't hold off South Jones
January 2, 2018: Laurel, MS 39440 The South Jones Braves basketball team scored 59 points and held the host Laurel Golden Tornadoes to 52 in the Braves league triumph on Tuesday.
The Braves now sport a 16-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Jones for a 5A Region 5 contest on Friday, January 5. South Jones will battle a Mustangs team coming off a 68-64 non-league win over Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS). The Mustangs record now stands at 13-1.
The Golden Tornadoes (3-9) will now prepare for their contest against Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS). The War Eagles enter the 5A Region 5 contest with a 1-8 record.