Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Houlka Wildcats (Houlka, MS), 61-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Falkner upgrades its record to 3-10 on the season. The Eagles host Jumpertown (Booneville, MS) to play the Cardinals in a 1A Region 2 bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Jumpertown lost 71-65 in their recent league bout against Myrtle (Myrtle, MS)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Houston Hilltoppers (Houston, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Houlka will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Hilltoppers go into the bout with a 3-8 record after their 74-41 non-league loss to Coffeeville (Coffeeville, MS).