In Friday's non-league match, the host Meridian Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 48-44 triumph over the West Jones Mustangs.

With the defeat, West Jones moves to 12-16 on the year. The Mustangs host Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS) to confront the Blue Devils in a 6A Region 3 challenge on Monday, February 5. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 10-12. Pearl River Central lost 64-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Pass Christian (Pass Christian, MS)