Fans at Friday's league challenge between the South Pontotoc Cougars (Pontotoc, MS) and the host Senatobia Warriors (Senatobia, MS), saw South Pontotoc's basketball squad hold off Senatobia by a tally of 42-40.

With the victory, South Pontotoc improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Cougars host Ingomar (New Albany, MS) to play the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 16-6. Ingomar won 76-49 in their recent league challenge against Palmer (Marks, MS)

Next up, the Warriors play the New Albany Bulldogs (New Albany, MS) in a 4A Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Senatobia will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 74-64 league win over Byhalia (Byhalia, MS).