In Friday's non-league match, the host Calhoun City Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 72-65 triumph over the Coffeeville Pirates.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Houlka Wildcats (Houlka, MS) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Calhoun City will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 8-10 record after their 75-65 league loss to Okolona (Okolona, MS).

With the defeat, Coffeeville moves to 9-6 on the year. The Pirates travel to Strayhorn (Sarah, MS) to face the Mustangs in a 1A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 2-6. Strayhorn lost 57-52 in their recent non-league match against Water Valley (Water Valley, MS)