The Myrtle Hawks basketball squad (Myrtle, MS), was crushed 68-33 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Jumpertown Cardinals (Booneville, MS)

With the victory, Jumpertown advances its record to 14-10 on the year. The Cardinals host Houlka (Houlka, MS) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 2-19. Houlka lost 47-10 in their recent league battle against Smithville (Smithville, MS)

The Hawks now own a 8-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hickory Flat for a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. Myrtle will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 55-45 non-league win over West Union (Myrtle, MS). The Rebels record now stands at 11-14.