Alcovy Tigers (Covington, GA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host M.L. King Lions (Lithonia, GA), 77-73 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Alcovy upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Tigers host Ola (McDonough, GA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Monday, December 21. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Ola won 44-40 in their recent non-league bout against South Atlanta (Atlanta, GA)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Woodland Wolfpack (Stockbridge, GA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 21. M.L. King will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Wolfpack go into the bout with a 11-2 record after their 52-44 non-league win over Mt. Zion (Jonesboro, GA).