The Myrtle Hawks basketball team (Myrtle, MS), was overwhelmed 72-44 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host North Pontotoc Vikings (Ecru, MS)

The Vikings now possess a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Houlka for a non-league battle on Saturday, November 11. North Pontotoc will battle a Wildcats team coming off a 56-47 non-league win over Hickory Flat (Hickory Flat, MS). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-0.

The Hawks (0-2) will now prepare for their battle against Thrasher (Booneville, MS). The Rebels come into the non-league battle with a 0-2 record. In their last battle, Thrasher was overwhelmed by Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain, MS), 62-60, in a non-league battle.