In Wednesday's league match, the host Shaw Warriors basketball team scored a good 60-52 triumph over the Simmons Blue Devils.

In their next game, the Warriors meet the Leland Cubs (Leland, MS) in a 1A Region 5 match, on Friday, February 2. Shaw will attempt to move on its 5-19 season record. The Cubs enter the match with a 3-19 record after their 39-25 league loss to West Bolivar (Rosedale, MS).

With the defeat, Simmons moves to 8-12 on the year. The Blue devils host West Tallahatchie (Webb, MS) to meet the Choctaws in a 1A Region 5 match on Friday, February 2. The Choctaws enter the match with a record of 13-7. West Tallahatchie lost 65-62 in their recent league match against South Delta (Rolling Fork, MS)