Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Maumelle Hornets (Maumelle, AR) and the host Sylvan Hills Bears (Sherwood, AR), saw Maumelle's basketball squad overcome Sylvan Hills by a tally of 65-55.

With the victory, Maumelle improves its record to 8-3 on the campaign. The Hornets host Parkview (Little Rock, AR) to confront the Patriots in a 5A Central challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Parkview won 70-67 in their recent league challenge against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, AR)

Next up, the Bears confront the Catholic Rockets (Little Rock, AR) in a 5A Central challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Sylvan Hills will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 47-44 league win over ESTEM (Little Rock, AR).