Fans at Friday's league challenge between the McCrory Jaguars (McCrory, AR) and the host Hazen Hornets (Hazen, AR), saw McCrory's basketball squad hold off Hazen by a tally of 42-41.

With the victory, McCrory improves its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Jaguars host Des Arc (Des Arc, AR) to confront the Eagles in a 2A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-9.

Next up, the Hornets confront the KIPP Delta (Helena, AR) in a 2A Region 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Hazen will attempt to improve on its 0-7 season record. The come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 78-40 league loss to Lee (Marianna, AR).