Wheeler Eagles (Wheeler, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS), 67-64 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Wheeler upgrades its record to 9-5 on the year. The Eagles host Itawamba Agricultural (Fulton, MS) to encounter the Indians in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 17. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Itawamba Agricultural won 79-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Okolona (Okolona, MS)

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Watertown Purple Tigers (Watertown, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 19. Falkner will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Purple Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 49-20 non-league loss to DeKalb County (Smithville, TN).