Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Magnolia Panthers (Magnolia, AR) and the host Hope Bobcats (Hope, AR), saw Magnolia's basketball squad overcome Hope by a tally of 67-54.

With the victory, Magnolia improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Panthers host Lakeside (Hot Springs, AR) to confront the Rams in a 5A South challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 2-19. Lakeside lost 70-51 in their recent league challenge against Camden Fairview (Camden, AR)

Next up, the Bobcats confront the El Dorado Wildcats (El Dorado, AR) in a 6A West challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Hope will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 21-4 record after their 41-36 league win over Lake Hamilton (Pearcy, AR).