Hernando Tigers (Hernando, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host DeSoto Central Jaguars (Southaven, MS), 42-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Hernando moves its record to 9-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to Blue Mountain (Blue Mountain, MS) to face the Cougars in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 13-0. Blue Mountain won 45-32 in their recent non-league game against Wheeler (Wheeler, MS)

With the defeat, DeSoto Central moves to 3-7 on the year. The Jaguars host Booneville (Booneville, MS) to face the Blue Devils in a non-league game on Friday, December 15. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 9-1. Booneville lost 66-55 in their recent non-league game against Muscle Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL)