Scott Central Rebels (Forest, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS), 56-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Scott Central upgrades its record to 1-3 on the season. The Rebels host Newton County (Decatur, MS) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Thursday, November 17. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Newton County won 72-33 in their recent non-league bout against Philadelphia (Philadelphia, MS)

Next up, the Bearcats play the Leake County Gators (Walnut Grove, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, November 19. Forest will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.