Piggott Mohawks (Piggott, AR) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Calico Rock Pirates (Calico Rock, AR), 49-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Piggott upgrades its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Mohawks host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, AR) to face the Hornets in a 3A Region 3 game on Saturday, December 16. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 6-3. Harrisburg won 61-25 in their recent league game against Osceola (Osceola, AR)

With the defeat, Calico Rock moves to 3-14 on the year. The Pirates host Omaha (Omaha, AR) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, December 22. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 6-8. Omaha lost 67-30 in their recent league game against Jasper (Jasper, AR)