The Petal Panthers basketball squad (Petal, MS), was nudged 57-53 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS)

With the victory, Laurel advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Golden Tornadoes host Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Thursday, November 14. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 1-0. Hattiesburg won 60-47 in their recent non-league battle against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS)

The Panthers now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Wayne County for a non-league battle on Tuesday, November 12.