Hardin County Tigers (Savannah, TN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lexington Tigers (Lexington, TN), 72-66 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hardin County upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Chester County (Henderson, TN) to play the Eagles in a 3A District 11 bout on Friday, January 27. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 7-8. Chester County won 88-76 in their recent non-league bout against McNairy Central (Selmer, TN)

Next up, the Tigers play the McNairy Central Bobcats (Selmer, TN) in a 3A District 11 bout, on Friday, January 27. Lexington will attempt to upgrade on its 4-11 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 88-76 non-league loss to Chester County (Henderson, TN).