The St. Patrick Fighting Irish basketball squad (Biloxi, MS), was nudged 54-51 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Vancleave Bulldogs (Vancleave, MS)

The Bulldogs (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Varsity Opponent (, ). The come into the non-league challenge with a 6-48 record. In their last challenge, Varsity Opponent was tipped by Knoxville Christian (Knoxville, TN), 51-40, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Fighting Irish encounter the Southeast Lauderdale Tigers (Meridian, MS) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, November 8. St. Patrick will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record.