Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) and the visiting Hartfield Academy Hawks (Flowood, MS), saw Jackson Prep's basketball squad hold off Hartfield Academy by a tally of 38-34.

With the victory, Jackson Prep improves its record to 19-10 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) to confront the Bobcats in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 22-8. Presbyterian Christian won 72-42 in their recent league challenge against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Hartfield Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-13 season record.