Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the New Hope Trojans (Columbus, MS) and the visiting Kosciusko Whippets (Kosciusko, MS), saw New Hope's basketball squad wallop Kosciusko by a tally of 67-26.

With the victory, New Hope improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. Hartfield Academy won 41-16 in their recent non-league challenge against Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS)

Next up, the Whippets confront the Choctaw County Chargers (Ackerman, MS) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 28. Kosciusko will attempt to advance on its 7-8 season record. The Chargers go into the test with a 7-5 record after their 65-28 league loss to East Webster (Maben, MS).