West Harrison Hurricanes (Gulfport, MS) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS), 48-26 in a league bout.

With the victory, West Harrison upgrades its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Hurricanes host Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS) to play the Blue Devils in a 5A Region 7 bout on Friday, January 27. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 1-3. Pearl River Central lost 43-37 in their recent league game against West Harrison (Gulfport, MS)

With the defeat, Picayune moves to 3-19 on the year. The Maroon tide travel to Bay (Bay St. Louis, MS) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 16-9. Bay won 30-11 in their recent league game against Moss Point (Moss Point, MS)