Basketball Recap: Morris Jeff Drops Highest Score of Season Against Landry

Pelicans

Team Score (Highest)

02/07/25 vs Landry	67
12/12/24 @ Fisher	65
11/21/24 vs International	62
11/22/24 vs Bogalusa	61
11/26/24 vs Altha	59

Morris Jeff scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They lost 88-67 to the Landry Buccaneers. While losing is never fun, the Pelicans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Buccaneers are ranked 68th).

Morris Jeff's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jermonce Grayson, who went 6-for-15 en route to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Rene Parlow, who posted 15 points.

Morris Jeff has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Landry, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-13 record this season.

Morris Jeff wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-53 defeat against Cohen on the 11th. As for Landry, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 78-37 win against Livingston Collegiate Academy on the 11th.