Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Poyen Indians (Poyen, AR) and the visiting Bismarck Lions (Bismarck, AR), saw Poyen's basketball squad hold off Bismarck by a tally of 62-58.

With the victory, Poyen improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Indians host Glen Rose (Malvern, AR) to confront the Beavers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Beavers come into the challenge with a record of 3-8. Glen Rose lost 39-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Kirby (Kirby, AR)

Next up, the Lions confront the Two Rivers Gators (Ola, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Bismarck will attempt to improve on its 5-9 season record.