Nettleton Tigers (Nettleton, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mooreville Troopers (Mooreville, MS), 42-33 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Nettleton upgrades its record to 14-9 on the season. The Tigers travel to North Panola (Sardis, MS) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Monday, February 12. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 13-7. North Panola lost 48-43 in their recent non-league bout against Noxubee County (Macon, MS)

Next up, the Troopers play the Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 12. Mooreville will attempt to upgrade on its 6-16 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 21-4 record after their 55-21 non-league win over Rosa Fort (Tunica, MS).