The New Site Royals basketball squad (New Site, MS), was crushed 76-53 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Booneville Blue Devils (Booneville, MS)

With the victory, Booneville advances its record to 13-4 on the year. The Blue Devils travel to Baldwyn (Baldwyn, MS) to meet the Bearcats in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 11. The Bearcats enter the battle with a record of 11-2. Baldwyn won 53-41 in their recent league battle against Tupelo Christian Prep (Belden, MS)

The Royals now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hatley for a 2A Region 1 battle on Tuesday, January 14.