Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host St. Patrick Fighting Irish (Biloxi, MS), 66-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Petal advances its record to 5-9 on the year. The Panthers host Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS) to face the Cougars in a 7A Region 3 match on Tuesday, December 17. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 3-5. Northwest Rankin lost 74-68 in their recent non-league match against Florence (Florence, AL)

The Fighting Irish now own a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Gautier for a non-league match on Friday, December 20.