Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Lanier Bulldogs (Jackson, MS) and the host Forest Hill Patriots (Jackson, MS), saw Lanier's basketball squad knock off Forest Hill by a count of 50-42.

With the victory, Lanier upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Provine (Jackson, MS) to play the Rams in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. Provine won 76-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Jim Hill (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Patriots play the Hattiesburg Tigers (Hattiesburg, MS) in a 6A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Forest Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 54-40 non-league win over D'Iberville (D'Iberville, MS).