Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) and the visiting Paragould Rams (Paragould, AR), saw Nettleton's basketball squad hold off Paragould by a count of 78-73.

With the victory, Nettleton upgrades its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Raiders host Batesville (Batesville, AR) to play the Pioneers in a 5A East challenge on Friday, January 20. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 4-16. Batesville lost 65-27 in their recent league challenge against Marion (Marion, AR)

Next up, the Rams play the West Memphis Blue Devils (West Memphis, AR) in a 5A East challenge, on Friday, January 20. Paragould will attempt to upgrade on its 8-13 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 5-11 record after their 68-38 league win over Valley View (Jonesboro, AR).