The Rockmart Yellowjackets basketball squad (Rockmart, GA), was nudged 58-54 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Excel Christian Academy Eagles (Cartersville, GA)

With the victory, Excel Christian Academy advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Eagles host Oakwood Christian (Chickamauga, GA) to encounter the Eagles in a GAPPS - I-A Region 1 (Sub A) challenge on Tuesday, December 9. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 1-6.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets encounter the North Cobb Christian Eagles (Kennesaw, GA) in a AA Region 7 challenge, on Tuesday, December 9. Rockmart will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 94-43 league win over North Murray (Chatsworth, GA).