Brookhaven lost against South Jones back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Brookhaven Panthers were outmatched by the South Jones Braves and fell 67-38. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 75th, while the Braves are ranked 11th).
Brookhaven's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tristian Thomas, who posted nine points, and Nicholas Gamble, who had 11 points. Another player making a difference was Kordell Collins, who put up four points and ten rebounds.
Brookhaven's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for South Jones, their victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Brookhaven will head out to take on Florence at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Brookhaven is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.8 points per game this season. As for South Jones, they are taking a road trip to face off against Natchez at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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