West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Wilkinson County Wildcats (Woodville, MS), 54-27 in a league bout.

With the victory, West Lincoln upgrades its record to 6-9 on the campaign. The Bears host Centreville Academy (Centreville, MS) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 11. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Centreville Academy won 76-48 in their recent non-league bout against Wilkinson County Christian Academy (Woodville, MS)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Loyd Star Hornets (Brookhaven, MS) in a 2A Region 7 bout, on Friday, January 12. Wilkinson County will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 13-3 record after their 62-58 league win over Amite County (Liberty, MS).