Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Valley View Blazers (Jonesboro, AR), 50-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Searcy upgrades its record to 9-10 on the campaign. The Lions host Batesville (Batesville, AR) to play the Pioneers in a 5A East bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 5-14. Batesville lost 59-36 in their recent league bout against Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR)

Next up, the Blazers play the Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR) in a 5A East bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Valley View will attempt to upgrade on its 12-7 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 11-8 record after their 59-36 league win over Batesville (Batesville, AR).