Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hernando Tigers (Hernando, MS) and the visiting Rosa Fort Lions (Tunica, MS), saw Hernando's basketball squad hold off Rosa Fort by a count of 60-59.

With the victory, Hernando upgrades its record to 3-8 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to DeSoto Central (Southaven, MS) to play the Jaguars in a 7A Region 1 challenge on Thursday, December 14. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 6-6.

Next up, the Lions play the Independence Wildcats (Independence, MS) in a 3A Region 2 challenge, on Thursday, December 14. Rosa Fort will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 48-47 non-league loss to Senatobia (Senatobia, MS).