Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS), 73-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Choctaw Central upgrades its record to 23-2 on the year. The Warriors host Newton County (Decatur, MS) to face the Cougars in a 4A Region 4 match on Friday, February 7. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 14-7. Newton County won 33-20 in their recent league match against Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS)

The Gators now sport a 12-16 record. They play next when they host Northeast Lauderdale for a 4A Region 4 challenge on Friday, February 7. Leake Central will battle a Trojans team coming off a 33-20 league loss to Newton County (Decatur, MS). The Trojans record now stands at 17-8.