Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Oak Grove Warriors (Hattiesburg, MS), 55-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Pearl advances its record to 16-6 on the year. The Pirates host Brandon (Brandon, MS) to face the Bulldogs in a 7A Region 3 match on Friday, January 17. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 13-9. Brandon won 64-55 in their recent league match against Petal (Petal, MS)

The Warriors now own a 6-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Meridian for a 7A Region 3 match on Friday, January 17. Oak Grove will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 57-52 league loss to Brandon (Brandon, MS). The Wildcats record now stands at 9-8.