Mississippi High School Basketball - Richton trounced by St. Patrick
January 23, 2020: Biloxi, MS 39532 In Thursday's non-league match, the host St. Patrick Fighting Irish basketball team scored a decisive 61-32 triumph over the Richton Rebels.
In their next game, the Fighting Irish meet the Collins Tigers (Collins, MS) in a 2A Region 8 match, on Friday, January 24. St. Patrick will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 14-9 record after their 58-47 league loss to East Marion (Columbia, MS).
With the defeat, Richton moves to 4-14 on the year. The Rebels host Sacred Heart (Hattiesburg, MS) to meet the Crusaders in a 1A Region 8 match on Monday, January 27. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 5-14. Sacred Heart lost 46-30 in their recent league bout against Lumberton (Lumberton, MS)