Pass Christian Pirates (Pass Christian, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Bay Tigers (Bay St. Louis, MS), 45-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Pass Christian upgrades its record to 17-8 on the season. The Pirates travel to Greene County (Leakesville, MS) to play the Wildcats in a 4A Region 8 bout on Friday, January 27. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 12-12. Greene County won 70-56 in their recent non-league bout against Fruitdale (Fruitdale, AL)

Next up, the Tigers play the Moss Point Tigers (Moss Point, MS) in a 4A Region 8 bout, on Friday, January 27. Bay will attempt to upgrade on its 11-13 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 11-13 record after their 66-35 league win over Stone (Wiggins, MS).