The Purvis Tornadoes tipped the visiting Vancleave Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 71-64 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tornadoes face the Perry Central Bulldogs (New Augusta, MS) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 5. Purvis will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record.

With the defeat, Vancleave moves to 1-14 on the year. The Bulldogs host George County (Lucedale, MS) to face the Rebels in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 5-6. George County lost 45-33 in their recent non-league contest against Pearl River Central (Carriere, MS)