Holmes County Central Jaguars (Lexington, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Gentry Rams (Indianola, MS), 44-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Holmes County Central moves its record to 6-17 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Yazoo City (Yazoo City, MS) to face the Indians in a 5A Region 2 game on Friday, February 2. The Indians enter the game with a record of 23-4. Yazoo City won 54-24 in their recent league game against Greenville (Greenville, MS)

With the defeat, Gentry moves to 9-16 on the year. The Rams host Cleveland Central (Cleveland, MS) to face the Wolves in a 5A Region 2 game on Wednesday, January 31. The Wolves enter the game with a record of 19-7. Cleveland Central won 72-35 in their recent league game against Greenville (Greenville, MS)