Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hackleburg Panthers (Hackleburg, AL) and the host Colbert Heights Wildcats (Tuscumbia, AL), saw Hackleburg's basketball squad hold off Colbert Heights by a tally of 41-35.

With the victory, Hackleburg improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Belgreen (Russellville, AL) to confront the Bulldogs in a 1A Area 14 challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 16-5. Belgreen won 56-33 in their recent league challenge against Vina (Vina, AL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Phil Campbell Bobcats (Phil Campbell, AL) in a 3A Area 15 challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Colbert Heights will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record.