Sardis Lions (Boaz, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Sylvania Rams (Sylvania, AL), 59-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sardis upgrades its record to 20-9 on the season. The Lions host Geraldine (Geraldine, AL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 8-12.

Next up, the Rams play the Westbrook Christian Warriors (Rainbow City, AL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 29. Sylvania will attempt to upgrade on its 9-17 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 17-8 record after their 60-46 league loss to Glencoe (Glencoe, AL).