In Friday's league match, the visiting East Central Hornets basketball team scored a tight 28-24 triumph over the Stone Tomcats.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Natchez Bulldogs (Natchez, MS) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 16. East Central will attempt to better on its 9-15 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 20-7 record after their 28-26 non-league win over Brookhaven (Brookhaven, MS).

With the defeat, Stone moves to 16-14 on the year. The Tomcats travel to Florence (Florence, MS) to meet the Eagles in a non-league match on Friday, February 16. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 21-7. Florence won 46-38 in their recent league match against Brookhaven (Brookhaven, MS)