Magee Trojans (Magee, MS) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Leake County Gators (Walnut Grove, MS), 68-66 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Magee upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Morton (Morton, MS) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 23. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 5-2. Morton won 54-43 in their recent non-league bout against Philadelphia (Philadelphia, MS)

Next up, the Gators play the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 22. Leake County will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 63-45 league win over Nanih Waiya (Louisville, MS).