Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Jim Hill Tigers (Jackson, MS) and the visiting Port Gibson Blue Waves (Port Gibson, MS), saw Jim Hill's basketball squad hold off Port Gibson by a tally of 45-39.

With the victory, Jim Hill improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Tigers host Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS) to confront the Tigers in a 6A Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 12-5. Hattiesburg won 47-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Oak Grove (Hattiesburg, MS)

Next up, the Blue Waves confront the Franklin County Bulldogs (Meadville, MS) in a 3A Region 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Port Gibson will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 47-27 non-league loss to Bogue Chitto (Bogue Chitto, MS).