Stone Tomcats (Wiggins, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS), 45-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Stone upgrades its record to 20-7 on the campaign. The Tomcats travel to South Jones (Ellisville, MS) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 17. The Braves come into the bout with a record of 15-10. South Jones lost 74-53 in their recent non-league bout against Provine (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Gators play the Provine Rams (Jackson, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 17. Gautier will attempt to upgrade on its 10-18 season record. The Rams come into the bout with a 20-7 record after their 74-53 non-league win over South Jones (Ellisville, MS).