Mississippi High School Basketball - Richton crushes East Central
December 7, 2023: Moss Point, MS 39562
Richton Rebels (Richton, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS), 67-45 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Richton upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Rebels host Purvis (Purvis, MS) to clash with the Tornadoes in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a record of 6-0. Purvis won 58-43 in their recent non-league bout against West Marion (Foxworth, MS)
Next up, the Hornets clash with the Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS) in a 5A Region 4 bout, on Tuesday, December 12. East Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Gators go into the bout with a 3-4 record after their 55-28 non-league loss to Forrest County Agricultural (Brooklyn, MS).