Jackets move closer to district title

Meridian boys sting second place Covington coming off big win over Walnut Springs

  • Jackets move closer to district title
    Jackets move closer to district title
  • Jacket sophomore Matty Jones (10) drives for layup (right), senior Brady Taylor (5) and Meridian’s first-year head coach Grant Schur celebrate courtside at the conclusion of much-anticipated win over Morgan (left). Photos courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Jacket sophomore Matty Jones (10) drives for layup (right), senior Brady Taylor (5) and Meridian’s first-year head coach Grant Schur celebrate courtside at the conclusion of much-anticipated win over Morgan (left). Photos courtesy of Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
Making the turn into the second round of District 20-1A competition, the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team took two more steps toward a district championship by extending its winning streak to seven straight games. The Jackets ran past Walnut Springs, 5529, at home last Tuesday before posting a convincing victory over second place Covington to strengthen their hold of first place. …

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