The Petal Panthers basketball squad (Petal, MS), was nudged 48-47 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Forrest County Agricultural Aggies (Brooklyn, MS)

With the victory, Forrest County Agricultural advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Aggies host Mendenhall (Mendenhall, MS) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 10. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 8-1. Mendenhall won 66-25 in their recent non-league battle against Puckett (Puckett, MS)

The Panthers now own a 4-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Brandon for a 7A Region 3 battle on Tuesday, December 10.