Canton Tigers (Canton, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host St. Andrew's Episcopal Saints (Ridgeland, MS), 44-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Canton upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Bob Jones (Madison, AL) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, November 21. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Bob Jones lost 56-39 in their recent non-league bout against Buckhorn (New Market, AL)

Next up, the Saints play the Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 21. St. Andrew's Episcopal will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Red Devils go into the bout with a 4-0 record after their 64-40 non-league win over Pisgah (Sandhill, MS).