Myrtle Hawks (Myrtle, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Jumpertown Cardinals (Booneville, MS), 61-57 in a league match.

With the victory, Myrtle advances its record to 5-14 on the year. The Hawks travel to Hickory Flat (Hickory Flat, MS) to meet the Rebels in a non-league match on Friday, January 31. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 3-20. Hickory Flat lost 95-25 in their recent non-league match against West Union (Myrtle, MS)

The Cardinals now own a 7-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Houlka for a non-league match on Friday, January 31. Jumpertown will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 71-44 league win over Smithville (Smithville, MS). The Wildcats record now stands at 15-7.