Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Vancleave Bulldogs (Vancleave, MS), 60-23 in a league match.

With the victory, Laurel advances its record to 13-7 on the year. The Golden Tornadoes host Gautier (Gautier, MS) to encounter the Gators in a 5A Region 4 test on Friday, January 17. The Gators come into the test with a record of 12-10. Gautier won 59-41 in their recent league test against Stone (Wiggins, MS)

The Bulldogs (3-15) will now prepare for their test against Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS). The War Eagles come into the 5A Region 4 test with a 10-9 record. In their last test, Wayne County bounced East Central (Moss Point, MS), 62-55, in a league test.