Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the West Rebels (Knoxville, TN) and the visiting Bearden Bulldogs (Knoxville, TN), saw West's basketball squad hold off Bearden by a tally of 73-72.

With the victory, West improves its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to William Blount (Maryville, TN) to confront the Governors in a 4A District 4 challenge on Monday, February 5. The Governors come into the challenge with a record of 18-8. William Blount won 81-80 in their recent league challenge against Farragut (Knoxville, TN)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Hardin Valley Academy Hawks (Knoxville, TN) in a 4A District 4 challenge, on Monday, February 5. Bearden will attempt to improve on its 22-5 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 13-12 record after their 58-44 league loss to Maryville (Maryville, TN).