Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the North Pike Jaguars (Summit, MS) and the host South Pike Eagles (Magnolia, MS), saw North Pike's basketball squad hold off South Pike by a count of 43-39.

With the victory, North Pike upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Jaguars host McComb (McComb, MS) to play the Tigers in a 4A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 16-5. McComb lost 54-44 in their recent league challenge against South Pike (Magnolia, MS)

Next up, the Eagles play the McComb Tigers (McComb, MS) in a 4A Region 6 challenge, on Friday, January 20. South Pike will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 16-4 record after their 48-22 league win over Wingfield (Jackson, MS).