Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Marksville Tigers (Marksville, LA) and the host Jena Giants (Jena, LA), saw Marksville's basketball squad hold off Jena by a tally of 41-36.

With the victory, Marksville improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Buckeye (Buckeye, LA) to play the Panthers in a 3A District 2 challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 6-19. Buckeye won 48-34 in their recent league challenge against Caldwell Parish (Columbia, LA)

Next up, the Giants play the Bunkie Panthers (Bunkie, LA) in a 3A District 2 challenge, on Friday, January 26. Jena will attempt to improve on its 8-11 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 15-4 record after their 49-33 league win over Bolton (Alexandria, LA).