Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Shaw Warriors (Shaw, MS) and the host Simmons Blue Devils (Hollandale, MS), saw Shaw's basketball squad overcome Simmons by a tally of 57-49.

With the victory, Shaw improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Warriors host West Bolivar (Rosedale, MS) to confront the Eagles in a 1A Region 5 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 0-11. West Bolivar lost 25-19 in their recent league challenge against Leland (Leland, MS)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the South Delta Bulldogs (Rolling Fork, MS) in a 1A Region 5 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Simmons will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 42-11 league win over West Tallahatchie (Webb, MS).