Bearcats Aim to Bounce Back Against West Harrison

The Long Beach Bearcats are set to face the West Harrison Hurricanes in a key basketball matchup on Tuesday, December 30, at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are coming off recent losses and are looking to get back on track.

Long Beach fell to Chalmette 58-46 on Monday, December 29, dropping five of their last six games and leaving them with an 8-8 record on the season. The team struggled to find consistency on offense and had difficulty containing their opponent’s shooters, making this game an important opportunity to regain momentum.

West Harrison also suffered a setback in their last contest, losing 53-44 to St. Martin. The loss came as a surprise given the Hurricanes’ strong ranking in MaxPreps’ Mississippi basketball standings. Standout players for West Harrison included JaMarcus McCalebb, who scored 13 points and recorded five assists, and Kameron Bolden, who added 19 points while shooting efficiently from the field. McCalebb has been especially sharp from three-point range over the past three games, while Logan Robinson contributed with six points and three steals, providing key defensive support.

In order to compete, Long Beach will need to focus on defense, particularly keeping an eye on McCalebb and Bolden. Controlling the pace of the game and limiting turnovers will be crucial if the Bearcats hope to challenge one of the top teams in the state.

The two teams last met in January, with West Harrison taking a 67-50 victory. Tuesday’s game offers Long Beach a chance for redemption and a chance to show that they can compete with high-ranked opponents. Fans can watch the game live through the NFHS Network, where both teams will be looking to make a strong statement early in the second half of the season.