Shannon Red Raiders (Shannon, MS) followers went home content Friday as they observed their basketball team nudge the visiting Okolona Chieftains (Okolona, MS), 49-48 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Red Raiders face the Corinth Warriors (Corinth, MS) in a 4A Region 1 game, on Wednesday, December 14. Shannon will attempt to move on its 4-2 season record.

With the defeat, Okolona moves to 3-4 on the year. The Chieftains host Bruce (Bruce, MS) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Saturday, December 10. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 2-6. Bruce lost 69-47 in their recent league game against Calhoun City (Calhoun City, MS)