Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Heidelberg Oilers (Heidelberg, MS) and the visiting Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS), saw Heidelberg's basketball squad hold off Quitman by a tally of 36-34.

With the victory, Heidelberg improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Oilers travel to South Jones (Ellisville, MS) to confront the Braves in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 2-6.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 18. Quitman will attempt to improve on its 8-2 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 47-44 non-league loss to Kemper County (DeKalb, MS).