Ripley Tigers (Ripley, MS) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host North Pontotoc Vikings (Ecru, MS), 57-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ripley advances its record to 13-7 on the year. The Tigers host Shannon (Shannon, MS) to meet the Red Raiders in a 4A Region 1 match on Tuesday, January 21. The Red Raiders enter the match with a record of 9-9. Shannon won 55-45 in their recent league match against Tishomingo County (Iuka, MS)

The Vikings now own a 6-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Byhalia for a 4A Region 2 match on Friday, January 17.