Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS) and the host Thrasher Rebels (Booneville, MS), saw Falkner's basketball squad hold off Thrasher by a tally of 47-40.

With the victory, Falkner improves its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Eagles host East Union (Blue Springs, MS) to confront the Urchins in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 2. The Urchins come into the challenge with a record of 18-5. East Union won 56-24 in their recent league challenge against New Site (New Site, MS)

Next up, the Rebels confront the Baldwyn Bearcats (Baldwyn, MS) in a 1A Region 1 challenge, on Friday, February 2. Thrasher will attempt to improve on its 11-15 season record.