J.Z. George Jaguars (North Carrollton, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Eupora Eagles (Eupora, MS), 61-58 in a league match.

With the victory, J.Z. George upgrades its record to 9-10 on the year. The Jaguars host Delta Streets Academy (Greenwood, MS) to face the Lions in a non-league match on Monday, January 27. The Lions enter the match with a record of 15-9. Delta Streets Academy lost 54-34 in their recent league match against Greenville Christian (Greenville, MS)

The Eagles now sport a 16-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Philadelphia for a 2A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 28.