The Jonesboro Hurricane ran past the host Memphis Central Warriors basketball team by a final score of 53-40 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hurricane face the DeSoto Central Jaguars (Southaven, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, November 24. Jonesboro will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Jaguars enter the game with a 3-2 record after their 58-51 non-league win over South Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS).

With the defeat, Memphis Central moves to 1-2 on the year. The Warriors host Haywood (Brownsville, TN) to face the Tomcats in a non-league game on Tuesday, November 28. The Tomcats enter the game with a record of 4-2. Haywood lost 64-55 in their recent non-league game against Cordova (Cordova, TN)