Poplarville
Poplarville Hornets
POPL
2-0 Overall • Away
     
      
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Cougars
LCHS
2-0 Overall • Home
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Lawrence County hosts Poplarville on Tuesday in league matchup

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Lawrence County and Poplarville meet Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m. Central at Lawrence County High School in Monticello, Miss. The Cougars are the home team against the Poplarville Hornets in a league game fans will want to circle on their calendars.

Game details

  • What: Lawrence County Cougars vs. Poplarville Hornets (girls basketball)

  • When: Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 — 6 p.m. Central

  • Where: Lawrence County High School, Monticello, Mississippi

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5611242-poplarville-vs-lawrence-county

  • Lawrence County page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175168-lawrence-county-cougars

  • Poplarville page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/177100-poplarville-hornets

Last meeting and storyline

The teams last met on Jan. 26, 2023, at Poplarville High School, when Lawrence County picked up a 54-33 win. That result gives the Cougars some recent bragging rights in the series and adds a little extra juice to this rematch in Monticello.

Fan and picks info

  • Fans on SBLive: Poplarville (36), Lawrence County (29)

  • Picks on file for this game: 0 for both teams

Note: Fan counts and pick totals on SBLive can change leading up to game time. Picks are for fun and not tied to any win-chance projections — follow the team you want to support and make a pick to join the conversation.

Streaming and broadcast

Both schools list NFHS Network pages where school broadcasts are commonly carried:

  • Lawrence County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lawrence-county-hs-monticello-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Poplarville NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/poplarville-hs-poplarville-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

If you plan to watch or attend, check those NFHS links and the SBLive game page above for any last-minute updates.

Why tune in

This is a compact, meaningful league game with recent history between the programs. Whether you follow the Cougars or the Hornets, this matchup is a chance to see which team asserts control in the league race. Follow both teams on SBLive and make your pick — everything can change quickly during the week, so be part of the action.