Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Provine Rams (Jackson, MS), 48-47 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Leake Central advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Gators host Murrah (Jackson, MS) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Friday, December 20. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 4-9. Murrah lost 63-37 in their recent league match against Starkville (Starkville, MS)

The Rams now own a 3-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host McAdams for a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. Provine will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 43-34 non-league loss to Scott Central (Forest, MS). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-6.