It was a weekend to remember for the boys basektball team Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School as they not only played in their first ever Middle School State Tournament but also won their first game of state competition.

Led by head coach Carlos Hicks, JHMS was one of 25 teams from across the state of Louisiana competing for a state title this Friday and Saturday at the University of Louisiana – Monroe. 

The Tigers opened the tourney by beating North Webster Junior High 36-25 on Friday, January 24th led by 26 points from King Campbell.  Additional contributors were Raylon Bradford who registered 8 points, 8 assists and 3 steals, Tristan Smith with five points, Levi Martin scoring two and Corey Campbell making a free throw. 

The very productive season for JHMS, came to an end  on Saturday as Logansport dropped JHMS in the second round by a 44-15 margin. Corey Campbell scored 11 points to lead the Tigers with King Campbell and Raylon Bradford adding two points each.