Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Mount Vernon Majors (Alexandria, VA) and the host Hayfield Hawks (Alexandria, VA), saw Mount Vernon's basketball squad hold off Hayfield by a tally of 53-50.

With the victory, Mount Vernon improves its record to 6-4 on the campaign. The Majors travel to Annandale (Annandale, VA) to play the Atoms in a District 3 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Atoms come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Annandale lost 70-38 in their recent league challenge against Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology (Alexandria, VA)

Next up, the Hawks play the Edison Eagles (Alexandria, VA) in a District 3 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Hayfield will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 60-11 league win over Lewis (Springfield, VA).