Sevier County Smoky Bears (Sevierville, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Morristown-Hamblen West Trojans (Morristown, TN), 62-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Sevier County upgrades its record to 9-7 on the season. The Smoky Bears host Alcoa (Alcoa, TN) to play the Tornadoes in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a record of 8-6. Alcoa won 70-45 in their recent non-league bout against Pigeon Forge (Pigeon Forge, TN)

Next up, the Trojans play the Northview Academy Cougars (Kodak, TN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Morristown-Hamblen West will attempt to upgrade on its 8-8 season record.