The Lanier Bulldogs basketball squad (Jackson, MS), was outscored 40-31 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS)

With the victory, Jackson Prep advances its record to 11-4 on the year. The Patriots travel to Kirk Academy (Grenada, MS) to meet the Raiders in a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 10-7. Kirk Academy lost 48-40 in their recent non-league battle against Independence (Independence, MS)

The Bulldogs now own a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Canton for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 21. Lanier will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 55-20 league win over Gentry (Indianola, MS). The Tigers record now stands at 11-3.