Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Pine Grove Panthers (Ripley, MS), 53-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hickory Flat upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Rebels travel to Houlka (Houlka, MS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, November 10. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Houlka lost 65-34 in their recent non-league bout against Houston (Houston, MS)

Next up, the Panthers play the Ingomar Falcons (New Albany, MS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 10. Pine Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 63-22 non-league win over West Union (Myrtle, MS).