In Thursday's non-league outing, the Excel Panthers (Excel, AL) basketball squad edged the visiting Blacksher Bulldogs (Uriah, AL), by a count of 50-46.

With the win, Excel upgrades its record to 7-6 on the season. The Panthers travel to Sweet Water (Sweet Water, AL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 0-8.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Mobile Christian Leopards (Mobile, AL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Blacksher will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Leopards go into the bout with a 16-8 record after their 51-35 non-league loss to Pensacola Catholic (Pensacola, FL).