Shields Panthers (Beatrice, AL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting W.S. Neal Eagles (East Brewton, AL), 54-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Shields upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Georgiana (Georgiana, AL) to play the Panthers in a 1A Area 3 bout on Friday, January 26. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 11-8. Georgiana won 57-34 in their recent league bout against Pleasant Home (Andalusia, AL)

Next up, the Eagles play the T.R. Miller Tigers (Brewton, AL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. W.S. Neal will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 15-4 record after their 53-24 league win over Escambia County (Atmore, AL).