The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the Wheeler Eagles (Wheeler, MS) and the visiting Alcorn Central Bears (Glen, MS), observed Wheeler's basketball squad hold off Alcorn Central by a count of 73-72.

With the victory, Wheeler advances its record to 2-3 on the year. The Eagles travel to West Union (Myrtle, MS) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Monday, November 24. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 7-0. West Union won 68-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Myrtle (Myrtle, MS)

In their next game, the Bears battle the Tupelo Christian Prep Eagles (Belden, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 24. Alcorn Central will attempt to better on its 2-2 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 73-59 non-league win over Hickory Flat (Hickory Flat, MS).