Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS), 56-35 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Petal upgrades its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Pass Christian (Pass Christian, MS) to play the Pirates in a non-league bout on Monday, November 27. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 1-7. Pass Christian lost 57-49 in their recent non-league bout against Clinton (Clinton, MS)

Next up, the Braves play the Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 28. South Jones will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 5-0 record after their 52-16 non-league win over Taylorsville (Taylorsville, MS).