Lewisburg Patriots (Olive Branch, MS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host DeSoto Central Jaguars (Southaven, MS), 49-46 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lewisburg upgrades its record to 19-5 on the campaign. The Patriots host Center Hill (Olive Branch, MS) to play the Mustangs in a 6A Region 2 bout on Friday, January 27. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 5-15. Center Hill lost 83-67 in their recent league bout against Olive Branch (Olive Branch, MS)

Next up, the Jaguars play the Olive Branch Conquistadors (Olive Branch, MS) in a 6A Region 2 bout, on Friday, January 27. DeSoto Central will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Conquistadors come into the bout with a 17-1 record after their 83-67 league win over Center Hill (Olive Branch, MS).