They're a day late, but Brad and James have a new episode for you.

We're in the meat of the basketball schedule, and the games are getting more important. On Tuesday, the Itawamba AHS girls opened Region 2-4A play with a win against Mooreville (1:05). In Region 1-1A, Wheeler's girls rallied past Biggersville for a statement win on Tuesday (2:26). And back on Saturday, West Union's boys kept their hot start going (4:00).

The Daily Journal All-Area football honors drop Saturday (5:29). Be sure to vote for Athletes of the Week (6:03) by visiting us on Twitter, @djournalsports.