Alabama High School Basketball - Austin holds off Decatur
December 1, 2023: Decatur, AL 35601 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) and the visiting Decatur Red Raiders (Decatur, AL), saw Austin's basketball squad hold off Decatur by a tally of 62-58.
With the victory, Austin improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Black Bears host Hartselle (Hartselle, AL) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. Hartselle won 41-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Mountain Brook (Birmingham, AL)
Next up, the Red Raiders confront the Brewer Patriots (Somerville, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Decatur will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 53-25 non-league win over Whitesburg Christian Academy (Huntsville, AL).