Wayne County War Eagles (Waynesboro, MS) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS), 48-10 in a league match.

With the victory, Wayne County advances its record to 15-6 on the year. The War Eagles host Laurel (Laurel, MS) to face the Golden Tornadoes in a 5A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 28. The Golden Tornadoes enter the match with a record of 24-1. Laurel won 56-3 in their recent league match against Stone (Wiggins, MS)

The Gators now own a 6-18 record. They put it on the line next when they host Stone for a 5A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 28. Gautier will face a Tomcats squad coming off a 56-3 league loss to Laurel (Laurel, MS). The Tomcats record now stands at 8-13.