Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the KIPP Delta (Helena, AR) and the visiting Hazen Hornets (Hazen, AR), saw KIPP Delta's basketball squad hold off Hazen by a tally of 70-65.

With the victory, KIPP Delta improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The host Des Arc (Des Arc, AR) to confront the Eagles in a 2A Region 6 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-9. Des Arc won 64-56 in their recent league challenge against McCrory (McCrory, AR)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Barton Bears (Lexa, AR) in a 2A Region 6 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Hazen will attempt to improve on its 0-8 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 49-44 league loss to Lee (Marianna, AR).