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Mississippi High School Basketball - South Pike nips Jefferson County
January 9, 2024: Fayette, MS 39069
Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the South Pike Eagles (Magnolia, MS) and the host Jefferson County Tigers (Fayette, MS), saw South Pike's basketball squad hold off Jefferson County by a tally of 77-73.
With the victory, South Pike improves its record to 8-11 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Franklin County (Meadville, MS) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Region 7 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. Franklin County won 70-38 in their recent league challenge against Wesson (Wesson, MS)
Next up, the Tigers play the Northeast Jones Tigers (Laurel, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 13. Jefferson County will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 3-16 record after their 58-44 league loss to Morton (Morton, MS).