Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Hughesville Spartans (Hughesville, PA) and the host Bloomsburg Panthers (Bloomsburg, PA), saw Hughesville's basketball squad hold off Bloomsburg by a tally of 44-37.

With the victory, Hughesville improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Mount Carmel (Mount Carmel, PA) to play the RED TORNADOES in a Heartland III challenge on Saturday, February 4. The RED TORNADOES come into the challenge with a record of 7-12. Mount Carmel won 67-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Annville-Cleona (Annville, PA)

Next up, the Panthers play the Warrior Run Defenders (Turbotville, PA) in a Heartland III challenge, on Friday, February 3. Bloomsburg will attempt to improve on its 5-12 season record. The Defenders come into the challenge with a 8-9 record after their 56-54 league win over Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, PA).