Mississippi High School Basketball - North Pontotoc nips East Union
January 6, 2023: Blue Springs, MS 38828
North Pontotoc Vikings (Ecru, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host East Union Urchins (Blue Springs, MS), 69-67 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, North Pontotoc upgrades its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Vikings host Ripley (Ripley, MS) to play the Tigers in a 4A Region 2 bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 2-8. Ripley lost 53-49 in their recent non-league bout against Falkner (Falkner, MS)
Next up, the Urchins play the Belmont Cardinals (Belmont, MS) in a 2A Region 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. East Union will attempt to upgrade on its 7-9 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 7-8 record after their 58-42 non-league loss to Red Bay (Red Bay, AL).