Oak Grove at West Jones — Dec. 18 high school basketball preview
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Oak Grove travels to West Jones for a nonleague matchup on Thursday, Dec. 18. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. Central at West Jones in Laurel, Miss. (Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5793166-oak-grove-vs-west-jones)
Quick facts
- Teams: West Jones Mustangs (home) vs. Oak Grove Warriors (away)
- Date/time: Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 — 7:30 p.m. Central
- Location: West Jones (Laurel, Miss.)
- Current records listed: West Jones 0-1, Oak Grove 0-0 (as provided)
Why this one matters
West Jones will host a familiar opponent after a one-point victory over Oak Grove in their last meeting. On Dec. 19, 2024, West Jones edged Oak Grove 43-39 at Oak Grove High School. Both programs will be looking to establish early-season momentum as the holiday schedule wraps up.
Streaming and viewing
- Fans can check each program’s NFHS Network page for possible streams: West Jones NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/west-jones-hs-laurel-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Oak Grove NFHS page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/oak-grove-hs-hattiesburg-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Follow the official game page for updates, start times and any streaming links: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5793166-oak-grove-vs-west-jones
Weather and notes
- Weather forecast available for Laurel, Miss.; check local conditions before heading out.
- Fan counts on SBLive: Oak Grove — 132 fans; West Jones — 99 fans. Picks are currently at zero for both programs.
Get involved
Follow both teams on SBLive to get updates and to help grow each program’s fan presence. Make a pick for fun on the game page — picks are for fan engagement only and do not affect win projections. Note: follower totals, picks and any win-chance projections may change as the game approaches, so check back for the latest information.