Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Hickory Flat Rebels (Hickory Flat, MS) and the visiting Myrtle Hawks (Myrtle, MS), saw Hickory Flat's basketball squad hold off Myrtle by a tally of 48-42.

With the victory, Hickory Flat improves its record to 14-11 on the campaign. The Rebels host Coffeeville (Coffeeville, MS) to confront the Pirates in a 1A Region 3 challenge on Friday, February 2. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 9-9. Coffeeville won 43-30 in their recent league challenge against Potts Camp (Potts Camp, MS)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Jumpertown Cardinals (Booneville, MS) in a 1A Region 2 challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Myrtle will attempt to improve on its 11-14 season record.