Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Nettleton Tigers (Nettleton, MS) and the visiting Hamilton Lions (Hamilton, MS), saw Nettleton's basketball squad hold off Hamilton by a score of 62-58.

With the victory, Nettleton improves its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Tigers host Winona (Winona, MS) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region 2 challenge on Saturday, January 22. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. Winona lost 92-72 in their recent league challenge against Aberdeen (Aberdeen, MS)

Next up, the Lions play the Hatley Tigers (Amory, MS) in a 2A Region 2 test, on Friday, January 28. Hamilton will attempt to advance on its 10-9 season record.