Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Byers Lions (Holly Springs, MS) and the host Potts Camp Cardinals (Potts Camp, MS), saw Byers's basketball squad knock off Potts Camp by a count of 80-66.

With the win, Byers advances its record to 16-3 on the season. The Lions host Jumpertown (Booneville, MS) to encounter the Cardinals in a 1A Region 2 test on Friday, January 19. The Cardinals go into the test with a record of 3-14.

The Cardinals now own a 12-9 record. They play next when they host Hickory Flat for a 1A Region 3 test on Tuesday, January 16. Potts Camp will encounter a Rebels squad coming off a 72-49 league win over Strayhorn (Sarah, MS). The Rebels record now stands at 14-9.