Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Richland Rangers (Richland, MS) and the visiting Raymond Rangers (Raymond, MS), saw Richland's basketball squad hold off Raymond by a tally of 48-45.

With the victory, Richland improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Rangers host Wingfield (Jackson, MS) to play the Falcons in a 4A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 2-12. Wingfield lost 60-11 in their recent league challenge against Lanier (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Rangers play the McComb Tigers (McComb, MS) in a 4A Region 6 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Raymond will attempt to improve on its 4-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-13 record after their 54-15 league loss to Lanier (Jackson, MS).