The South-Doyle Cherokees basketball squad (Knoxville, TN), was nudged 48-46 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Sequoyah Chiefs (Madisonville, TN)

With the victory, Sequoyah advances its record to 2-12 on the year. The Chiefs host Heritage (Maryville, TN) to meet the Mountaineers in a 3A District 5 battle on Friday, January 24. The Mountaineers enter the battle with a record of 12-8. Heritage won 63-50 in their recent league battle against Lenoir City (Lenoir City, TN)

The Cherokees now own a 5-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lenoir City for a 3A District 5 battle on Tuesday, January 28.