In Friday's league match, the host Petal Panthers basketball team scored a good 66-47 triumph over the Oak Grove Warriors.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) in a 7A Region 3 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Petal will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 11-6 record after their 44-34 non-league win over D'Iberville (D'Iberville, MS).

With the defeat, Oak Grove moves to 6-9 on the year. The Warriors host Brandon (Brandon, MS) to meet the Bulldogs in a 7A Region 3 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 10-9. Brandon won 48-46 in their recent league match against Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS)