In Tuesday's league match, the host Columbia Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 56-27 triumph over the Purvis Tornadoes.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Poplarville Hornets (Poplarville, MS) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Columbia will attempt to move on its 12-4 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 10-9 record after their 59-37 league loss to Greene County (Leakesville, MS).

With the defeat, Purvis moves to 9-5 on the year. The Tornadoes host Lawrence County (Monticello, MS) to meet the Cougars in a 4A Region 7 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 10-8. Lawrence County won 56-38 in their recent league challenge against Sumrall (Sumrall, MS)