Northeast Jones Tigers (Laurel, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting North Forrest Eagles (Hattiesburg, MS), 53-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Northeast Jones advances its record to 3-7 on the year. The Tigers host Meridian (Meridian, MS) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 5-6. Meridian lost 58-52 in their recent non-league match against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS)

The Eagles now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mize for a 2A Region 8 match on Tuesday, December 17. North Forrest will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 56-40 non-league win over Enterprise (Enterprise, MS). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-6.