The Laurel Golden Tornadoes routed the host Vancleave Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 63-37 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Golden Tornadoes face the East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS) in a 5A Region 4 game, on Friday, January 26. Laurel will attempt to move on its 13-10 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 2-16 record after their 68-30 league loss to Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS).

With the defeat, Vancleave moves to 1-18 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Stone (Wiggins, MS) to face the Tomcats in a 5A Region 4 game on Friday, January 26. The Tomcats enter the game with a record of 16-5. Stone won 66-46 in their recent league game against East Central (Moss Point, MS)