Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Vinita Hornets (Vinita, OK) and the host Jay Bulldogs (Jay, OK), saw Vinita's basketball squad hold off Jay by a count of 42-39.

With the victory, Vinita upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Hornets host Jay (Jay, OK) to play the Bulldogs in a Verdigris Valley challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 4-5.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Jay will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 78-54 league loss to Aurora (Aurora, MO).