Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Jones trounced by Morton
February 6, 2025: Morton, MS 39117
The Northeast Jones Tigers basketball squad (Laurel, MS), was crushed 52-31 in Thursday's league battle with the host Morton Panthers (Morton, MS)
With the victory, Morton advances its record to 17-7 on the year. The Panthers travel to Mendenhall (Mendenhall, MS) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Friday, February 7. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 17-6. Mendenhall won 62-60 in their recent league battle against Quitman (Quitman, MS)
The Tigers now own a 5-20 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pass Christian for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. Northeast Jones will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 52-49 non-league win over Greene County (Leakesville, MS). The Pirates record now stands at 19-9.
