The Natchez Bulldogs tipped the visiting North Pike Jaguars basketball team by a final score of 45-43 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS) in a 5A Region 3 game, on Friday, January 19. Natchez will attempt to move on its 16-5 season record. The Braves enter the game with a 4-13 record after their 58-38 league win over Provine (Jackson, MS).

With the defeat, North Pike moves to 15-9 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Provine (Jackson, MS) to face the Rams in a 5A Region 3 game on Friday, January 19. The Rams enter the game with a record of 2-15.