Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS), 58-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Petal upgrades its record to 6-10 on the year. The Panthers host Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 8-4. Bay Springs won 55-52 in their recent non-league match against Heidelberg (Heidelberg, MS)

The Maroon Tide now sport a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Gulfport for a non-league match on Friday, January 3.