Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Osceola Seminoles (Osceola, AR) and the host Manila Lions (Manila, AR), saw Osceola's basketball squad hold off Manila by a tally of 83-79.

With the victory, Osceola improves its record to 11-12 on the campaign. The Seminoles host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, AR) to play the Hornets in a 3A Region 3 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. Harrisburg lost 68-55 in their recent league challenge against Rivercrest (Wilson, AR)

Next up, the Lions play the Piggott Mohawks (Piggott, AR) in a 3A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Manila will attempt to improve on its 10-13 season record. The Mohawks come into the challenge with a 0-15 record after their 74-45 league loss to Corning (Corning, AR).