Fans at Friday's league challenge between the West Jones Mustangs (Laurel, MS) and the visiting Florence Eagles (Florence, MS), saw West Jones's basketball squad hold off Florence by a tally of 45-43.

With the victory, West Jones improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Laurel (Laurel, MS) to confront the Golden Tornadoes in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, February 1. The Golden Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Florence will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record.