The Blue Mountain Cougars basketball squad (Blue Mountain, MS), lost 57-37 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Jumpertown Cardinals (Booneville, MS)

With the victory, Jumpertown advances its record to 7-13 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Byers (Holly Springs, MS) to meet the Lions in a 1A Region 2 battle on Friday, January 17. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 8-10.

The Cougars now own a 2-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Strayhorn for a 1A Region 3 battle on Friday, January 17.