Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Fouke Panthers (Fouke, AR) and the host Jessieville Lions (Jessieville, AR), saw Fouke's basketball squad hold off Jessieville by a count of 75-72.

With the victory, Fouke upgrades its record to 28-3 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to McGehee (McGehee, AR) to play the Owls in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 25. The Owls come into the challenge with a record of 16-3. McGehee won 70-33 in their recent league challenge against Harmony Grove (Camden, AR)

Next up, the Lions play the Bergman Panthers (Bergman, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 28. Jessieville will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 20-1 record after their 43-33 league win over Valley Springs (Valley Springs, AR).