In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Laurel Golden Tornadoes basketball team scored a tight 58-54 triumph over the Wayne County War Eagles.

In their next game, the Golden Tornadoes meet the Vancleave Bulldogs (Vancleave, MS) in a 5A Region 4 match, on Thursday, January 25. Laurel will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 1-17 record after their 41-31 league loss to Gautier (Gautier, MS).

With the defeat, Wayne County moves to 15-5 on the year. The War eagles host East Central (Moss Point, MS) to meet the Hornets in a 5A Region 4 match on Wednesday, January 24. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 2-15. East Central lost 66-46 in their recent league match against Stone (Wiggins, MS)