Mississippi High School Basketball - Forest Hill held off by Holmes County Central
December 19, 2024: Lexington, MS 39095 In Thursday's non-league test, the Holmes County Central Jaguars (Lexington, MS) basketball squad got by the visiting Forest Hill Patriots (Jackson, MS), by a score of 73-69.
Next, the Jaguars encounter the Greenville Hornets (Greenville, MS) in a 5A Region 2 test, on Friday, December 20. Holmes County Central will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 9-2 record after their 51-40 league loss to Yazoo City (Yazoo City, MS).
The Patriots (2-10) will now prepare for their test against Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS). The Trojans come into the non-league test with a 10-3 record. In their last test, Northeast Lauderdale held off Kemper County (DeKalb, MS), 52-51, in a non-league test.