Here is a preview of some games that we might be able to look forward to in the playoffs. Keep in mind that I’m not close to getting them right but I will get a few of the projections. If you think your team is better than I have the team slotted ahead of you then simply put your team name in that place and that might be your road to the gold ball. Remember, the best team doesn’t always win, some take the better path. These projections were also blindly made without studying the division tournaments. This is just a general road map.
2023-2024 MHSAA Basketball District Tournament Sites
Feb 5-9
**The district tournament sites are subject to change.** Please notify me of any changes.
Region 1: Lafayette
Region 2: Gentry
Region 3: Florence
Region 4: Gautier
Boys First Round
Feb 16-17 at 7:00 PM Team on the left is the home team. Projected winner in bold.
- Region 1-1 New Hope vs Region 2-4 Gentry
- Region 2-2 Canton vs Region 1-3 West Point
- Region 3-1 Provine vs Region 4-4 Gautier
- Region 4-2 Wayne County vs Region 3-3 Florence
- Region 2-1 Yazoo City vs Region 1-4 Lafayette
- Region 1-2 Pontotoc vs Region 2-3 Cleveland Central
- Region 4-1 Laurel vs Region 3-4 South Jones
- Region 3-2 Brookhaven vs Region 4-3 Stone
Girls First Round
Feb 16-17 at 7:00 PM Team on the left is the home team. Projected winner in bold.
- Region 1-1 Pontotoc vs Region 2-4 Gentry
- Region 2-2 Holmes County Central vs Region 1-3 West Point
- Region 3-1 Florence vs Region 4-4 East Central
- Region 4-2 Wayne County vs Region 3-3 Natchez
- Region 2-1 Canton vs Region 1-4 Lafayette
- Region 1-2 New Hope vs Region 2-3 Yazoo City
- Region 4-1 Laurel vs Region 3-4 North Pike
- Region 3-2 Brookhaven vs Region 4-3 Stone
Quarterfinals Round
Feb 21–23
WEDNESDAY, FEB 21
Mississippi Valley State University (NORTH)
4:00 PM 5A Girls Region 1-1 Pontotoc VS Region 2-2 Holmes County Central
5:30 PM 5A Girls Region 2-1 Canton VS Region 1-2 New Hope
7:00 PM 5A Boys Region 1-1 New Hope VS Region 2-2 Canton
8:30 PM 5A Boys Region 2-1 Yazoo City VS Region 2-3 Cleveland Central
FRIDAY, FEB 23
Pearl River Community College (SOUTH)
4:00 PM 5A Girls Region 3-1 Florence VS Region 4-2 Wayne County
5:30 PM 5A Girls Region 4-1 Laurel VS Region 3-2 Brookhaven
7:00 PM 5A Boys Region 3-1 Provine VS Region 3-3 Florence
8:30 PM 5A Boys Region 3-4 South Jones VS Region 3-2 Brookhaven
Semifinals
From Mississippi Coliseum Jackson, MS
Tuesday, Feb 27
4:00 PM 5A Girls Region 1-1 Pontotoc VS Region 3-1 Florence
5:30 PM 5A Girls Region 2-1 Canton VS Region 4-1 Laurel
7:00 PM 5A Boys Region 2-2 Canton VS Region 3-1 Provine
8:30 PM 5A Boys Region 2-1 Yazoo City VS Region 3-2 Brookhaven
Finals
Friday, March 1
6:00 PM 5A Girls Region 1-1 Pontotoc VS Region 2-1 Canton
8:00 PM 5A Boys Region 2-2 Canton VS Region 2-1 Yazoo City
Champions
5A Girls Region 1-1 Pontotoc
5A Boys Region 2-1 Yazoo City
Magnolia Hoops 