Raymond Rangers (Raymond, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Forest Hill Patriots (Jackson, MS), 66-57 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Raymond upgrades its record to 10-5 on the season. The Rangers host Wingfield (Jackson, MS) to play the Falcons in a 4A Region 6 bout on Tuesday, January 3. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 3-7.

Next up, the Patriots play the Clinton Arrows (Clinton, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Forest Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record.