Tennessee High School Basketball - Kirby nips Sacred Heart of Jesus
December 21, 2023: Jackson, TN 38305
Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Kirby Cougars (Memphis, TN) and the host Sacred Heart of Jesus Knights (Jackson, TN), saw Kirby's basketball squad hold off Sacred Heart of Jesus by a tally of 75-68.
With the victory, Kirby improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Melrose (Memphis, TN) to play the Golden Wildcats in a 3A District 16 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Golden Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Melrose lost 63-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Ridgeway (Memphis, TN)
Next up, the Knights play the Biggersville Lions (Corinth, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Sacred Heart of Jesus will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 6-0 record after their 57-46 non-league win over Corinth (Corinth, MS).