The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the Natchez Bulldogs (Natchez, MS) and the host Florence Eagles (Florence, MS), observed Natchez's basketball team knock off Florence by a score of 60-50.

The Bulldogs (12-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Provine (Jackson, MS). The Rams come into the 5A Region 3 challenge with a 5-8 record. In their last challenge, Provine prevailed over Brookhaven (Brookhaven, MS), 74-69, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS) in a 5A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Florence will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Braves come into the challenge with a 17-2 record after their 49-39 league win over North Pike (Summit, MS).