In Friday's league contest, the host Collins Tigers basketball team scored a close 41-40 triumph over the Mize Bulldogs.

The Tigers (6-12) will now prepare for their contest against Richton (Richton, MS). The Rebels go into the 2A Region 8 contest with a 14-9 record. In their last contest, Richton nipped North Forrest (Hattiesburg, MS), 54-50, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Bulldogs battle the Richton Rebels (Richton, MS) in a 2A Region 8 contest, on Tuesday, January 28. Mize will attempt to better on its 17-8 season record. The Rebels go into the contest with a 15-9 record after their 64-44 league win over Collins (Collins, MS).