Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Atkins Red Devils (Atkins, AR) and the host England Lions (England, AR), saw Atkins's basketball squad hold off England by a tally of 57-51.

With the victory, Atkins improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Sacred Heart (Morrilton, AR) to confront the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 9-4. Sacred Heart won 53-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Hector (Hector, AR)

Next up, the Lions confront the Cutter-Morning Star Eagles (Hot Springs National Park, AR) in a 2A Region 5 challenge, on Friday, December 1. England will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 48-43 non-league win over Bismarck (Bismarck, AR).