The MPHS Tiger basketball team saw some pre-season action on October 12 at the Whitehouse Shootout, winning all three games. In game one, the Tigers defeated Canton 53-45. In game two, the Tigers dominated Douglass 72-32. And in game three, the Tigers defeated Whitehouse 30-27. The Tigers play their first scrimmage on November 9 against Tyler Chapel Hill in Tyler and their first regular season game will be November 19 at home versus Liberty-Eylau. They are coached by Joey Chism and Drew Barkley.