Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Oconee County Warriors (Watkinsville, GA) and the visiting Athens Christian Eagles (Athens, GA), saw Oconee County's basketball squad hold off Athens Christian by a tally of 66-62.

With the victory, Oconee County improves its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Oglethorpe County (Lexington, GA) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 12-1. Oglethorpe County won 54-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Philip Simmons (Charleston, SC)

Next up, the Eagles play the Lakeview Academy Lions (Gainesville, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Athens Christian will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 11-0 record after their 55-30 non-league win over North Hall (Gainesville, GA).