In Friday's league match, the visiting Gautier Gators basketball team scored a good 44-27 triumph over the Vancleave Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Gators meet the East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS) in a 5A Region 4 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Gautier will attempt to move on its 4-13 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 3-12 record after their 70-23 league loss to Laurel (Laurel, MS).

With the defeat, Vancleave moves to 2-10 on the year. The Bulldogs host Stone (Wiggins, MS) to meet the Tomcats in a 5A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Tomcats enter the match with a record of 10-8. Stone lost 44-13 in their recent league match against Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS)