In Friday's league match, the host Brandon Bulldogs basketball team scored a good 40-25 triumph over the Meridian Wildcats.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) in a 7A Region 3 match, on Tuesday, January 16. Brandon will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 8-11 record after their 55-35 league win over Pearl (Pearl, MS).

With the defeat, Meridian moves to 11-7 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS) to face the Cougars in a 7A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 16. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 15-8. Northwest Rankin won 53-27 in their recent non-league match against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS)