Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS) and the host Pillow Academy Mustangs (Greenwood, MS), saw Independence's basketball squad overcome Pillow Academy by a tally of 63-54.

With the victory, Independence improves its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Ripley (Ripley, MS) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 22. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 0-8.

Next up, the Mustangs confront the St. Joseph Catholic Bruins (Madison, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 20. Pillow Academy will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Bruins come into the challenge with a 14-1 record after their 35-31 non-league win over Leake Academy (Madden, MS).