Clarkdale Bulldogs (Meridian, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Union Yellowjackets (Union, MS), 44-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clarkdale upgrades its record to 10-6 on the year. The Bulldogs host Newton (Newton, MS) to face the Tigers in a 2A Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 8-4. Newton lost 40-33 in their recent league match against Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS)

The Yellowjackets now sport a 0-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Choctaw County for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7. Union will face a Chargers squad coming off a 56-54 non-league loss to Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS). The Chargers record now stands at 5-9.