Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Sardis Lions (Boaz, AL) and the visiting Douglas Eagles (Douglas, AL), saw Sardis's basketball squad hold off Douglas by a count of 48-42.

With the victory, Sardis upgrades its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Lions host Boaz (Boaz, AL) to play the Pirates in a 5A Area 13 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 13-9. Boaz won 62-15 in their recent league challenge against Crossville (Crossville, AL)

Next up, the Eagles play the Crossville Lions (Crossville, AL) in a 5A Area 13 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Douglas will attempt to upgrade on its 3-17 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 2-17 record after their 62-15 league loss to Boaz (Boaz, AL).