Dyer County Choctaws (Newbern, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Millington Central Trojans (Millington, TN), 59-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Dyer County upgrades its record to 6-0 on the campaign. The Choctaws host McNairy Central (Selmer, TN) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The Bobcats come into the bout with a record of 2-4. McNairy Central won 51-40 in their recent non-league bout against Trinity Christian Academy (Jackson, TN)

Next up, the Trojans play the Trinity Christian Academy Lions (Jackson, TN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 9. Millington Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 51-40 non-league loss to McNairy Central (Selmer, TN).