The Hattiesburg Tigers basketball squad (Hattiesburg, MS), was crushed 78-47 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS)

With the victory, Jackson Academy advances its record to 9-2 on the year. The Raiders travel to Starkville (Starkville, MS) to meet the Yellowjackets in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. The Yellowjackets enter the battle with a record of 10-3. Starkville won 67-32 in their recent league battle against Murrah (Jackson, MS)

The Tigers now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sumrall for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 26.