Reeltown Rebels (Notasulga, AL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting LaFayette Bulldogs (LaFayette, AL), 37-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Reeltown upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Rebels host Horseshoe Bend (New Site, AL) to play the Generals in a 2A Area 6 bout on Friday, January 20. The Generals come into the bout with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Lanett Panthers (Lanett, AL) in a 2A Area 6 bout, on Friday, January 20. LaFayette will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Panthers come into the game with a 10-2 record after their 61-23 league win over Reeltown (Notasulga, AL).