The Meridian Wildcats tipped the host Holmes County Central Jaguars basketball team by a final score of 73-71 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) in a 7A Region 3 game, on Tuesday, January 23. Meridian will attempt to move on its 15-8 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 16-7 record after their 81-71 league win over Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS).

With the defeat, Holmes County Central moves to 3-16 on the year. The Jaguars host Greenville (Greenville, MS) to face the Hornets in a 5A Region 2 game on Tuesday, January 23. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 6-10. Greenville lost 67-33 in their recent league game against Cleveland Central (Cleveland, MS)