Mississippi High School Basketball - Jefferson County nips Port Gibson
January 23, 2024: Fayette, MS 39069
Jefferson County Tigers (Fayette, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Port Gibson Blue Waves (Port Gibson, MS), 75-71 in a league bout.
With the victory, Jefferson County upgrades its record to 9-9 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to South Pike (Magnolia, MS) to play the Eagles in a 3A Region 7 bout on Friday, January 26. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 9-13. South Pike won 77-56 in their recent league bout against Wesson (Wesson, MS)
Next up, the Blue Waves play the Wesson Cobras (Wesson, MS) in a 3A Region 7 bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Port Gibson will attempt to upgrade on its 12-12 season record.