Harrison Central Red Rebels (Gulfport, MS) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting South Pike Eagles (Magnolia, MS), 55-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Harrison Central upgrades its record to 5-1 on the season. The Red Rebels travel to Forest Hill (Jackson, MS) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 22. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Forest Hill lost 67-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Brandon (Brandon, MS)

Next up, the Eagles play the Port Gibson Blue Waves (Port Gibson, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 29. South Pike will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Blue Waves come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 50-40 non-league loss to Newton (Newton, MS).