The Pass Christian Pirates and the Columbia Wildcats will compete for holiday cheer at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Pass Christian came up short against Northeast Lauderdale and fell 51-40.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Columbia, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They came out on top against West Marion by a score of 59-49 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won four in a row.
Columbia's win came from a few key players Pass Christian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Bryson Foxworth, who went 6-for-15 en route to 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 15.1 points per game. Braylon Johnson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 18 points and ten boards.
Columbia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Pass Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Columbia, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Everything came up roses for Pass Christian against Columbia when the teams last played back in February, as the team secured a 68-37 win. Will the Pirates repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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