PICAYUNE — The Maroon Tide boys basketball team defeated Stone High School 67-61 to win the 2017 Picayune Christmas tournament.

With just over two minutes left in the game, Picayune outscored the Tomcats 6-2 to secure the victory.

Marvun Arnold finished with 19 points, Delrae Smith had 21 and Jordan Griffith had 12.

At the end of the first half, the Maroon Tide held a 39-28 lead but the Tomcats prevailed and took their first lead of the game late in the third quarter, 52-51.

“Stone got off to a good start, they had a good run in the third quarter but we’re happy to get the win,” Picayune Head Coach Kelton Thompson said. “While we’re scoring a lot more than last year, we have to figure out a way to be better on the defensive end.”

Friday’s game gave Picayune its 12^th win of the season. The Tide will face Brother Martin at the Gulfport Hardwood Classic Wednesday night. Tip-off will be at 3 p.m.

For full coverage, check Wednesday’s edition of the Item.