Bogue Chitto Bobcats (Bogue Chitto, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Amite County Trojans (Liberty, MS), 63-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bogue Chitto upgrades its record to 22-1 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS) to play the Hornets in a 2A Region 7 bout on Thursday, February 1. The Hornets come into the bout with a record of 16-4. Loyd Star won 82-45 in their recent league bout against Wilkinson County (Woodville, MS)

Next up, the Trojans play the West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS) in a 2A Region 7 bout, on Friday, February 2. Amite County will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 8-13 record after their 75-55 non-league win over Centreville Academy (Centreville, MS).