Eupora Eagles (Eupora, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Ethel Tigers (Ethel, MS), 49-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Eupora upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Eagles travel to French Camp Academy (French Camp, MS) to play the Panthers in a non-league game on Tuesday, November 17. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 0-0.

With the defeat, Ethel moves to 0-1 on the year. The Tigers travel to Winona (Winona, MS) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Thursday, November 19. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 0-3.