The South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS) basketball knocked off the visiting Heidelberg Oilers (Heidelberg, MS), 59-47 in Saturday's non-league test.

Next, the Braves encounter the Bay Springs Bulldogs (Bay Springs, MS) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 16. South Jones will attempt to improve on its 9-4 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 1-7 record after their 70-36 non-league loss to Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS).

The Oilers (3-5) will now prepare for their bout against North Forrest (Hattiesburg, MS). The Eagles go into the non-league bout with a 2-6 record. In their last bout, North Forrest fell by Seminary (Seminary, MS), 50-41, in a non-league bout.