Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hamilton Aggies (Hamilton, AL) and the host Russellville Golden Tigers (Russellville, AL), saw Hamilton's basketball squad hold off Russellville by a tally of 51-47.

With the victory, Hamilton improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Aggies host Curry (Jasper, AL) to confront the Yellowjackets in a 4A Area 12 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 7-11.

Next up, the Golden Tigers confront the Lawrence County Red Devils (Moulton, AL) in a 5A Area 15 challenge, on Friday, January 26. Russellville will attempt to improve on its 8-11 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 4-14 record after their 50-48 non-league loss to West Morgan (Trinity, AL).