Amory Panthers (Amory, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Myrtle Hawks (Myrtle, MS), 56-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Amory upgrades its record to 17-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Aberdeen (Aberdeen, MS) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 2. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 16-6. Aberdeen lost 65-60 in their recent league bout against Mooreville (Mooreville, MS)

Next up, the Hawks play the Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 5. Myrtle will attempt to upgrade on its 12-13 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 5-19 record after their 63-37 non-league loss to Byers (Holly Springs, MS).