Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the West Jones Mustangs (Laurel, MS) and the host Pearl River Central Blue Devils (Carriere, MS), saw West Jones's basketball squad hold off Pearl River Central by a tally of 67-62.

With the victory, West Jones improves its record to 9-11 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Forest Hill (Jackson, MS) to confront the Patriots in a 6A Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Forest Hill won 59-53 in their recent league challenge against Jim Hill (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Hattiesburg Tigers (Hattiesburg, MS) in a 6A Region 3 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Pearl River Central will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 18-1 record after their 66-56 league win over Terry (Terry, MS).