George County Rebels (Lucedale, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hancock Hawks (Kiln, MS), 59-56 in a league match.

With the victory, George County upgrades its record to 9-14 on the year. The Rebels travel to Terry (Terry, MS) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, February 15. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 14-11. Terry lost 59-49 in their recent league match against Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS)

The Hawks now sport a 12-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hattiesburg for a non-league match on Saturday, February 15. Hancock will face a Tigers squad coming off a 59-49 league win over Terry (Terry, MS). The Tigers record now stands at 21-8.