Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the South Pike Eagles (Magnolia, MS) and the host Wesson Cobras (Wesson, MS), saw South Pike's basketball squad hold off Wesson by a tally of 42-37.

With the victory, South Pike improves its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Jefferson County (Fayette, MS) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region 7 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. Jefferson County lost 56-37 in their recent league challenge against Port Gibson (Port Gibson, MS)

Next up, the Cobras play the Franklin County Bulldogs (Meadville, MS) in a 3A Region 7 challenge, on Friday, January 26. Wesson will attempt to improve on its 11-9 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 3-16 record after their 48-12 league loss to Port Gibson (Port Gibson, MS).