Washington Generals (Greenville, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting St. Joseph Fighting Irish (Greenville, MS), 35-32 in a league match.

With the victory, Washington advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Generals travel to Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS) to face the Volunteers in a non-league match on Friday, December 20. The Volunteers enter the match with a record of 9-3.

The Fighting Irish now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Delta Streets Academy for a MAIS 4A District 2 match on Friday, December 13.