Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Oak Grove Warriors (Hattiesburg, MS), 58-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Meridian advances its record to 10-8 on the year. The Wildcats host Gulfport (Gulfport, MS) to meet the Admirals in a non-league match on Monday, January 20. The Admirals enter the match with a record of 19-1. Gulfport won 61-42 in their recent league match against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS)

The Warriors now own a 6-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Petal for a 7A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 21.