Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Benedictine Cadets (Savannah, GA) and the host Burke County Bears (Waynesboro, GA), saw Benedictine's basketball squad hold off Burke County by a tally of 69-65.

With the victory, Benedictine improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Cadets host Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, GA) to confront the Yellowjackets in a AAAA Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 27. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 6-13. Southeast Bulloch won 69-53 in their recent league challenge against Islands (Savannah, GA)

Next up, the Bears confront the New Hampstead Phoenix (Savannah, GA) in a AAAA Region 3 challenge, on Friday, January 27. Burke County will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record. The Phoenix come into the challenge with a 10-8 record after their 49-46 league win over Wayne County (Jesup, GA).