The Baldwyn Bearcats got by the host New Site Royals basketball squad by a final score of 47-43 in Monday's non-league outing.

Next, the Bearcats clash with the Tishomingo County Braves (Iuka, MS) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, January 2. Baldwyn will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Braves come into the outing with a 13-5 record after their 60-50 non-league win over Lewisburg (Olive Branch, MS).

The Royals (5-5) will now prepare for their outing against West Union (Myrtle, MS). The Eagles come into the non-league outing with a 15-3 record. In their last outing, West Union held off Independence (Independence, MS), 62-54, in a non-league outing.