Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Raleigh Lions (Raleigh, MS) and the visiting Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS), saw Raleigh's basketball squad hold off Stringer by a score of 68-63.

With the victory, Raleigh improves its record to 5-8 on the campaign. The Lions host McLaurin (Florence, MS) to battle the Tigers in a 3A Region 6 challenge on Tuesday, January 11. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-9. McLaurin lost 78-53 in their recent league challenge against Velma Jackson (Camden, MS)

Next up, the Red Devils battle the Enterprise Bulldogs (Enterprise, MS) in a 2A Region 7 challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Stringer will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record.