Mississippi High School Basketball - Amite County nipped by East Marion
January 6, 2023: Columbia, MS 39429
The East Marion Eagles tipped the visiting Amite County Trojans basketball team by a final score of 47-40 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS) in a 2A Region 7 game, on Tuesday, January 10. East Marion will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 2-12 record after their 63-25 league loss to Bogue Chitto (Bogue Chitto, MS).
With the defeat, Amite County moves to 1-9 on the year. The Trojans host Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS) to face the Hornets in a 2A Region 7 game on Tuesday, January 10. The Hornets come into the contest with a record of 9-6. Loyd Star lost 50-45 in their recent non-league contest against Puckett (Puckett, MS)