Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) and the visiting Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), saw Jackson Prep's basketball squad hold off Presbyterian Christian by a tally of 44-39.

With the victory, Jackson Prep improves its record to 16-9 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS) to play the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 12-2.

Next up, the Bobcats play the Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Presbyterian Christian will attempt to improve on its 19-7 season record.