Monroe Academy Volunteers (Monroeville, AL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Southern Academy Cougars (Greensboro, AL), 49-45 in a league match.

With the victory, Monroe Academy upgrades its record to 7-5 on the year. The Volunteers travel to Sparta Academy (Evergreen, AL) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Monday, February 3. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 8-9. Sparta Academy lost 44-35 in their recent league match against Snook Christian Academy (Foley, AL)

The Cougars now sport a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Jackson Academy for a non-league match on Monday, February 3. Southern Academy will face a Eagles squad coming off a 73-35 league loss to Snook Christian Academy (Foley, AL). The Eagles record now stands at 0-12.