Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Karns Beavers (Knoxville, TN) and the host Powell Panthers (Powell, TN), saw Karns's basketball squad hold off Powell by a tally of 53-48.

With the victory, Karns improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Beavers host Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, TN) to play the Wildcats in a 4A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Oak Ridge won 66-53 in their recent league challenge against Campbell County (Jacksboro, TN)

Next up, the Panthers play the Knoxville Central Bobcats (Knoxville, TN) in a 4A District 3 challenge, on Monday, January 29. Powell will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 66-21 league loss to Campbell County (Jacksboro, TN).