Leland Cubs (Leland, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Amanda Elzy Panthers (Greenwood, MS), 51-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Leland upgrades its record to 1-7 on the year. The Cubs travel to West Bolivar (Rosedale, MS) to face the Eagles in a 1A Region 5 match on Monday, December 30. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 5-3.

The Panthers now sport a 0-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Leflore County for a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. Amanda Elzy will face a Tigers squad coming off a 63-56 non-league win over Simmons (Hollandale, MS). The Tigers record now stands at 7-3.