The South Jones Braves will face off against the Brookhaven Panthers at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. South Jones is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 13 games.
Last Tuesday, South Jones took their game with ease, bagging a 63-27 win over North Pike. The Braves have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matchups by 24 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Brookhaven beat Natchez 59-51 on Tuesday.
Brookhaven's win came from a few key players South Jones will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jamarion Cooper, who went 9 of 18 on his way to 21 points and eight boards. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2024. Jay Ross was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 16 points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
South Jones' victory was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 27-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.5 points. As for Brookhaven, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season.
Everything came up roses for South Jones against Brookhaven when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 67-38 win. Will South Jones repeat their success, or does Brookhaven have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
