Basketball Recap: Shaun Murray's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Harrison Central over Ocean Springs

Harrison Central was the 65-45 winner over Ocean Springs when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Harrison Central Red Rebels fell just short of the Ocean Springs Greyhounds by a score of 51-49 on Friday. The Red Rebels' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.

Harrison Central's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shaun Murray, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 17 points along with five boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nehemiah Barnett, who went 5 of 12 en route to 17 points.

Red Rebels

Previous 4 Games

01/10/25 vs Ocean Springs	49-51
01/07/25 @ D'Iberville	45-61
12/28/24 vs Fairhope	41-80
12/27/24 vs West Florida	49-57

Even though they lost, Harrison Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive rebound total in three consecutive matches.

Harrison Central's record now sits at 7-12. As for Ocean Springs, they moved to 7-9 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.

Harrison Central and Ocean Springs could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Mississippi Rankings. Harrison Central (ranked 120th) will meet Biloxi (ranked 15th) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Ocean Springs (ranked 88th) will meet D'Iberville (ranked 29th) at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.