Hatley Tigers (Amory, MS) backers went home content Saturday as they observed their basketball team nudge the host Smithville Seminoles (Smithville, MS), 43-40 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the New Site Royals (New Site, MS) in a 2A Region 1 game, on Tuesday, January 16. Hatley will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Royals enter the game with a 14-6 record after their 69-37 non-league loss to Booneville (Booneville, MS).

With the defeat, Smithville moves to 6-14 on the year. The Seminoles host Vardaman (Vardaman, MS) to face the Rams in a 1A Region 4 game on Tuesday, January 16. The Rams enter the game with a record of 5-13. Vardaman lost 58-28 in their recent league game against Okolona (Okolona, MS)