Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the West Jones Mustangs (Laurel, MS) and the visiting Pearl River Central Blue Devils (Carriere, MS), saw West Jones's basketball squad overcome Pearl River Central by a tally of 43-24.

With the victory, West Jones improves its record to 19-4 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Jim Hill (Jackson, MS) to confront the Tigers in a 6A Region 3 challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-11. Jim Hill lost 65-63 in their recent league challenge against Forest Hill (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Hattiesburg Tigers (Hattiesburg, MS) in a 6A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Pearl River Central will attempt to improve on its 6-15 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 16-8 record after their 51-46 league win over Terry (Terry, MS).