The Provine Rams basketball squad (Jackson, MS), was outscored 66-53 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS)

With the victory, South Jones advances its record to 19-2 on the year. The Braves host Brookhaven (Brookhaven, MS) to meet the Panthers in a 5A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 11-6. Brookhaven won 64-54 in their recent league battle against Natchez (Natchez, MS)

The Rams now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Pike for a 5A Region 3 battle on Friday, January 17.