The Independence Wildcats basketball squad (Independence, MS), was nudged 53-51 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Senatobia Warriors (Senatobia, MS)

With the victory, Senatobia advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Warriors travel to Baldwyn (Baldwyn, MS) to meet the Bearcats in a non-league battle on Saturday, December 7. The Bearcats enter the battle with a record of 1-0.

The Wildcats now own a 7-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Holly Springs for a 3A Region 2 battle on Tuesday, December 10.