Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Neshoba Central Rockets (Philadelphia, MS) and the visiting Florence Eagles (Florence, MS), saw Neshoba Central's basketball squad wallop Florence by a tally of 71-49.

With the victory, Neshoba Central improves its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Rockets host Holmes County Central (Lexington, MS) to confront the Jaguars in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 9-3.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 30. Florence will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 52-19 non-league win over Clarksdale (Clarksdale, MS).