Pelahatchie Chiefs (Pelahatchie, MS) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting West Lincoln Bears (Brookhaven, MS), 54-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Pelahatchie upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Chiefs travel to Wesson (Wesson, MS) to clash with the Cobras in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Cobras go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Wesson won 66-63 in their recent non-league bout against Puckett (Puckett, MS)

Next up, the Bears clash with the Lake Hornets (Lake, MS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. West Lincoln will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 4-5 record after their 62-59 non-league win over Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS).