Provine Rams (Jackson, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS), 74-53 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Provine upgrades its record to 20-7 on the campaign. The Rams host Gautier (Gautier, MS) to play the Gators in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 17. The Gators come into the bout with a record of 10-17. Gautier lost 60-47 in their recent league bout against Wayne County (Waynesboro, MS)

Next up, the Braves play the Stone Tomcats (Wiggins, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 17. South Jones will attempt to upgrade on its 15-10 season record. The Tomcats come into the bout with a 19-7 record after their 55-40 league loss to Laurel (Laurel, MS).