Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Fouke Panthers (Fouke, AR) and the host Horatio Lions (Horatio, AR), saw Fouke's basketball squad hold off Horatio by a tally of 70-69.

With the victory, Fouke improves its record to 2-11 on the campaign. The Panthers host Prescott (Prescott, AR) to confront the Curley Wolves in a 3A Region 7 challenge on Friday, January 22. The Curley Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 4-3. Prescott won 44-40 in their recent league challenge against Genoa Central (Texarkana, AR)

Next up, the Lions confront the Cossatot River Eagles (Cove, AR) in a 3A Region 7 challenge, on Friday, January 22. Horatio will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 12-11 record after their 66-21 league loss to Centerpoint (Amity, AR).