Gardendale Rockets (Gardendale, AL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Jefferson Christian Academy Eagles (Birmingham, AL), 76-66 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Gardendale advances its record to 7-10 on the season. The Rockets host Mortimer Jordan (Kimberly, AL) to encounter the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 3. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Mortimer Jordan won 47-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Orange Beach (Orange Beach, AL)

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Westminster School at Oak Mountain Knights (Birmingham, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 3. Jefferson Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 11-8 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 53-50 non-league loss to Cordova (Cordova, AL).