Forest Hill Patriots (Jackson, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Jim Hill Tigers (Jackson, MS), 55-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Forest Hill advances its record to 5-12 on the year. The Patriots host West Jones (Laurel, MS) to face the Mustangs in a 6A Region 3 match on Friday, January 10. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 6-14. West Jones won 51-44 in their recent league match against Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS)

The Tigers now own a 11-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Terry for a 6A Region 3 match on Thursday, January 9. Jim Hill will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 47-46 league win over Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS). The Bulldogs record now stands at 8-9.