The Laurel Golden Tornadoes routed the visiting East Central Hornets basketball team by a final score of 89-45 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Golden Tornadoes face the East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS) in a 5A Region 4 game, on Friday, January 19. Laurel will attempt to move on its 9-10 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 2-13 record after their 89-45 league loss to Laurel (Laurel, MS).

With the defeat, East Central moves to 2-13 on the year. The Hornets host Laurel (Laurel, MS) to face the Golden Tornadoes in a 5A Region 4 game on Friday, January 19. The Golden Tornadoes enter the game with a record of 9-10. Laurel won 89-45 in their recent league game against East Central (Moss Point, MS)