Mississippi High School Basketball - Edwards trounced by Cleveland Central
December 30, 2023: Cleveland, MS 38732 The Cleveland Central Wolves routed the visiting Edwards Tigers basketball team by a final score of 48-24 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Wolves face the Gentry Rams (Indianola, MS) in a 5A Region 2 game, on Tuesday, January 2. Cleveland Central will attempt to move on its 15-3 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 41-39 non-league loss to Jefferson Davis County (Bassfield, MS).
With the defeat, Edwards moves to 12-4 on the year. The Tigers travel to Amanda Elzy (Greenwood, MS) to face the Panthers in a 3A Region 3 game on Tuesday, January 2. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 10-7. Amanda Elzy lost 59-56 in their recent non-league game against Hernando (Hernando, MS)