The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS) and the host Strayhorn Mustangs (Sarah, MS), observed Independence's basketball team overwhelm Strayhorn by a score of 59-17.

The Wildcats (10-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS). The Raiders come into the non-league challenge with a 8-3 record. In their last challenge, Jackson Academy trounced Bowling Green (Franklinton, LA), 60-22, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Mustangs encounter the Byers Lions (Holly Springs, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 19. Strayhorn will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 46-21 league loss to Jumpertown (Booneville, MS).