Mize Bulldogs (Mize, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Seminary Bulldogs (Seminary, MS), 53-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mize upgrades its record to 5-9 on the season. The Bulldogs host Clarkdale (Meridian, MS) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 15. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 6-4. Clarkdale won 44-37 in their recent non-league bout against McLaurin (Florence, MS)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Raleigh Lions (Raleigh, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. Seminary will attempt to upgrade on its 0-10 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 0-9 record after their 56-26 non-league loss to Union (Union, MS).