In Friday's league test, the Laurel Golden Tornadoes (Laurel, MS) basketball squad got by the host Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS), by a final score of 53-50.

Next, the Golden Tornadoes clash with the Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 17. Laurel will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Panthers go into the contest with a 6-3 record after their 50-35 non-league win over Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS).

In their next game, the Gators confront the George County Rebels (Lucedale, MS) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, December 17. Gautier will attempt to better on its 5-8 season record. The Rebels go into the contest with a 5-5 record after their 58-22 non-league win over Poplarville (Poplarville, MS).