Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hamburg Lions (Hamburg, AR) and the visiting Drew Central Pirates (Monticello, AR), saw Hamburg's basketball squad hold off Drew Central by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Hamburg improves its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Lions host Lonoke (Lonoke, AR) to confront the Jackrabbits in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 21. The Jackrabbits come into the challenge with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Monticello Billies (Monticello, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Drew Central will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record.