Northeast Lauderdale won the last time they faced Kemper County and things went their way on Saturday too. The Northeast Lauderdale Trojans enjoyed a cozy 60-42 victory over the Kemper County Wildcats. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while the Wildcats are ranked 212th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Northeast Lauderdale got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Bj Portis out in front who went 6 for 8 on his way to 13 points. Steven Lightsey was another key player, putting up ten points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Northeast Lauderdale's record is now 12-10. As for Kemper County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Northeast Lauderdale has already played their next match, a 64-62 victory against Newton County on the 28th. Kemper County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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