In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Hancock Hawks basketball team scored a good 59-44 triumph over the Wayne County War Eagles.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Booker T. Washington Wildcats (Pensacola, FL) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. Hancock will attempt to move on its 14-0 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 11-0 record after their 43-25 non-league win over Theodore (Theodore, AL).

With the defeat, Wayne County moves to 9-4 on the year. The War eagles travel to East Central (Moss Point, MS) to meet the Hornets in a 5A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 2. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 2-12. East Central won 27-23 in their recent league match against Stone (Wiggins, MS)