Magnolia happenings
The semifinals are set for the Mississippi Community College State Tourney on the campus of Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS today.
The games today will feature Jones County Junior College versus East Mississippi Community College and the host Itawamba Community College versus Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Jones County opened with a victory against Coahoma Community College 84-57. Sophomore Johnny Zuppardo led the way with 24 points, Freshman Leroy Fludd added 20 points and fellow freshman Bryce Jones added 11 points.
The Bobcats led 40-27 and cruised to the victory and moved to 20-4 on the season. Thaddeus Hall didn't make the trip to the state tourney.
Zuppardo has received interest from Louisiana Monroe and Stephen F Austin this season according to Bobcats Assistant Coach James Cole.
Zuppardo started his college career at Arkansas State University back in 2011-2012.
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