Northeast Jones had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost 57-33 to the Purvis Tornadoes on Tuesday. The Tigers just can't catch a break and have now endured 18 defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Purvis got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Judd Gipson out in front who went 6 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 18 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. The dominant performance gave Gipson a new career-high in threes. The team also got some help courtesy of Beni Raanes, who scored six points in addition to nine rebounds and five steals.
The win made it two in a row for Purvis and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northeast Jones will challenge Heidelberg at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Purvis, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Sacred Heart at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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