In Friday's league match, the host Shaw Warriors basketball team scored a tight 46-43 triumph over the West Bolivar Eagles.

In their next game, the Warriors meet the West Tallahatchie Choctaws (Webb, MS) in a 1A Region 5 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Shaw will attempt to move on its 4-13 season record. The Choctaws enter the match with a 8-6 record after their 51-43 league win over Leland (Leland, MS).

With the defeat, West Bolivar moves to 8-10 on the year. The Eagles host Simmons (Hollandale, MS) to meet the Blue Devils in a 1A Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 5-8. Simmons lost 72-69 in their recent league match against South Delta (Rolling Fork, MS)