Hernando Tigers (Hernando, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS), 61-38 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hernando upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Tigers travel to Senatobia (Senatobia, MS) to encounter the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, November 30. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 4-2. Senatobia lost 66-47 in their recent non-league bout against North Panola (Sardis, MS)

Next up, the Wildcats encounter the Strayhorn Mustangs (Sarah, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 1. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record.