In Friday's league match, the host Amite County Trojans basketball team scored a tight 48-46 triumph over the Loyd Star Hornets.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) in a non-league match, on Monday, February 12. Amite County will attempt to better on its 4-19 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 19-6 record after their 54-52 non-league loss to Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS).

With the defeat, Loyd Star moves to 11-12 on the year. The Hornets travel to Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Monday, February 12. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 17-5. Bay Springs won 54-52 in their recent non-league match against Newton (Newton, MS)