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High School basketball champions crowned in Mississippi

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The 2022-2023 high school basketball season has reached an end in Mississippi with 12 teams taking home a state title.

Below is the final score for each classification’s championship game.

Class 1A:

Boys – McEvans 67, McAdams 48. Brandon Hall and Jalen Smith led the way for the Warriors with 18 points a piece.

Girls – Ingomar 53, Biggersville 38. Freshman Daylen Grisham had 20 points, giving the Lady Falcons an edge to take home the title.

Class 2A:

Boys – Coahoma 67, Northside 34. Cam’ron Bell’s 23-point performance was the bright light in the Red Panthers’ title victory.

Girls – Lake 67, Heidelberg 43. Laniesha Palmer’s MVP-earning 32-point performance boosted the Lady Hornets to earn a state title.

Class 3A:

Boys – Booneville 70, Lauderdale 51. The Bearcats were carried by Kedrick Simmons’ performance which included 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Girls – Booneville 58, Forest 33. Sa’niyah Cook led the Lady…

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: High School basketball champions crowned in Mississippi
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Published Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:27:08 +0000

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