Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Stephens County Indians (Toccoa, GA) and the host Hart County Bulldogs (Hartwell, GA), saw Stephens County's basketball squad hold off Hart County by a tally of 66-64.

With the victory, Stephens County improves its record to 9-12 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Monroe Area (Monroe, GA) to confront the Purple Hurricanes in a AAA Region 8 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Purple Hurricanes come into the challenge with a record of 17-6. Monroe Area lost 79-69 in their recent league challenge against Hebron Christian (Dacula, GA)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Oconee County Warriors (Watkinsville, GA) in a AAA Region 8 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Hart County will attempt to improve on its 10-13 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 3-20 record after their 57-54 league loss to Franklin County (Carnesville, GA).