Mitchell County Eagles (Camilla, GA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Miller County Pirates (Colquitt, GA), 57-52 in a league match.

With the victory, Mitchell County advances its record to 8-6 on the year. The Eagles host Pelham (Pelham, GA) to meet the Hornets in a A D2 Region 1 match on Saturday, January 4. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 4-4. Pelham won 72-16 in their recent non-league match against Baker County (Newton, GA)

The Pirates now own a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Southwest Georgia STEM Charter for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.