Alcorn Central Bears (Glen, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host New Site Royals (New Site, MS), 54-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Alcorn Central advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Bears host Wheeler (Wheeler, MS) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, November 21. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 1-3. Wheeler lost 69-52 in their recent non-league match against Saltillo (Saltillo, MS)

The Royals now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Saltillo for a non-league match on Friday, December 6.