Meridian boys rebound from loss

Coming off first District 20-1A loss to Covington, Nunez, Jones lead Jackets past Kopperl, 69-35

  • Coming off first District 20-1A loss to Covington, Nunez, Jones lead Jackets past Kopperl, 69-35
    Coming off first District 20-1A loss to Covington, Nunez, Jones lead Jackets past Kopperl, 69-35
  • Meridian junior Matty Jones (10) goes to the bucket for a layup (above); freshman Josh Nunez (12) drives the ball upcourt (far right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
    Meridian junior Matty Jones (10) goes to the bucket for a layup (above); freshman Josh Nunez (12) drives the ball upcourt (far right). Photos by Wendy Orozco courtesy Brett Voss’ The Sports Buzz
After opening District 20-1A competition right before embarking on a seven-day layoff for the Christmas holiday, the Meridian Yellowjacket boys basketball team knew it would have to come back from the break ready to hit on all cylinders. But after a strong showing at the Bynum Tournament Dec. 2729, the Jackets misfired as district resumed with a disappointing 66-41 loss to the league-leading…

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