The Appalachian Eagles basketball squad (Oneonta, AL), was outscored 54-40 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Cleveland Panthers (Cleveland, AL)

With the victory, Cleveland advances its record to 6-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to Susan Moore (Blountsville, AL) to meet the Bulldogs in a 2A Area 12 battle on Friday, January 10. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 4-9. Susan Moore lost 65-46 in their recent league battle against Southeastern (Remlap, AL)

The Eagles now own a 5-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Jefferson Christian Academy for a 1A Area 11 battle on Friday, January 10.