Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Maynard Tigers (Maynard, AR) and the visiting Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons (Paragould, AR), saw Maynard's basketball squad hold off Crowley's Ridge Academy by a tally of 58-56.

With the victory, Maynard improves its record to 5-5 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Armorel (Armorel, AR) to confront the Tigers in a 1A Region 3 challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Falcons confront the Ridgefield Christian Warriors (Jonesboro, AR) in a 1A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, December 13. Crowley's Ridge Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-10 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-13 record after their 69-35 non-league loss to Piggott (Piggott, AR).