Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Velma Jackson Falcons (Camden, MS) and the visiting Leake County Gators (Walnut Grove, MS), saw Velma Jackson's basketball squad hold off Leake County by a tally of 57-56.

With the victory, Velma Jackson improves its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Forest Hill (Jackson, MS) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 17. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 2-2. Forest Hill won 81-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Wingfield (Jackson, MS)

Next up, the Gators confront the Pisgah Dragons (Sandhill, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, November 18. Leake County will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 64-40 non-league loss to Stringer (Stringer, MS).