Pontotoc Warriors (Pontotoc, MS) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Florence Eagles (Florence, MS), 59-55 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Pontotoc upgrades its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 21. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Jackson Academy won 80-38 in their recent non-league bout against Clinton Christian Academy (Clinton, MS)

Next up, the Eagles play the Crystal Springs Tigers (Crystal Springs, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 28. Florence will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 68-49 non-league loss to Terry (Terry, MS).