Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the East Lawrence Eagles (Trinity, AL) and the host Colbert Heights Wildcats (Tuscumbia, AL), saw East Lawrence's basketball squad hold off Colbert Heights by a tally of 45-40.

With the victory, East Lawrence improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Phil Campbell (Phil Campbell, AL) to confront the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 17. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-3.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Lauderdale County Tigers (Rogersville, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 14. Colbert Heights will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record.