Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Velma Jackson Falcons (Camden, MS) and the visiting Canton Tigers (Canton, MS), saw Velma Jackson's basketball squad hold off Canton by a tally of 42-41.

With the victory, Velma Jackson improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Leake County (Walnut Grove, MS) to play the Gators in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Gators come into the challenge with a record of 2-7. Leake County lost 49-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Philadelphia (Philadelphia, MS)

Next up, the Tigers play the Yazoo County Panthers (Yazoo City, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Canton will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 0-4 record after their 42-39 non-league loss to Pine Grove (Ripley, MS).