Lawrence County Cougars (Monticello, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Sumrall Bobcats (Sumrall, MS), 67-64 in a league match.

With the victory, Lawrence County upgrades its record to 12-5 on the year. The Cougars travel to Forrest County Agricultural (Brooklyn, MS) to face the Aggies in a 4A Region 7 match on Friday, January 10. The Aggies enter the match with a record of 12-4. Forrest County Agricultural lost 55-54 in their recent league match against Columbia (Columbia, MS)

The Bobcats now sport a 6-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Purvis for a 4A Region 7 match on Friday, January 10. Sumrall will face a Tornadoes squad coming off a 59-33 league loss to Lawrence County (Monticello, MS). The Tornadoes record now stands at 6-7.