Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Meridian Wildcats (Meridian, MS) and the visiting Columbus Falcons (Columbus, MS), saw Meridian's basketball squad overcome Columbus by a tally of 55-47.

With the victory, Meridian improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Ridgeland (Ridgeland, MS) to confront the Titans in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 27. The Titans come into the challenge with a record of 8-4.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Neshoba Central Rockets (Philadelphia, MS) in a 6A Region 2 challenge, on Friday, December 22. Columbus will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 78-39 non-league win over Noxubee County (Macon, MS).