Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Belmont Cardinals (Belmont, MS) and the visiting Mantachie Mustangs (Mantachie, MS), saw Belmont's basketball squad wallop Mantachie by a tally of 65-38.

With the victory, Belmont improves its record to 14-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 13-2. Choctaw Central won 55-20 in their recent league challenge against Newton County (Decatur, MS)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Wheeler Eagles (Wheeler, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 8. Mantachie will attempt to improve on its 6-10 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-10 record after their 50-40 non-league loss to Itawamba Agricultural (Fulton, MS).