Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Smithville Seminoles (Smithville, MS) and the host Tremont Eagles (Tremont, MS), saw Smithville's basketball squad hold off Tremont by a count of 63-58.

With the victory, Smithville upgrades its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Seminoles host Ingomar (New Albany, MS) to play the Falcons in a 1A Region 2 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 12-10.

Next up, the Eagles play the West Union Eagles (Myrtle, MS) in a 1A Region 2 challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Tremont will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 17-4 record after their 76-60 non-league loss to New Albany (New Albany, MS).