Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), 79-70 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Choctaw Central upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Warriors host Clarksdale (Clarksdale, MS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 2-10.

Next up, the Bobcats play the Good Hope Raiders (Cullman, AL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, December 27. Presbyterian Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 13-3 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 9-6 record after their 72-69 non-league loss to Fairview (Cullman, AL).