West Rebels (Knoxville, TN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Oak Ridge Wildcats (Oak Ridge, TN), 59-57 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, West upgrades its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Rebels host Bearden (Knoxville, TN) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 12. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 11-7. Bearden lost 70-65 in their recent non-league bout against William Blount (Maryville, TN)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Karns Beavers (Knoxville, TN) in a 4A District 3 bout, on Friday, January 13. Oak Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 12-2 season record. The Beavers come into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 73-59 league win over Powell (Powell, TN).