Hackleburg Panthers (Hackleburg, AL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Colbert Heights Wildcats (Tuscumbia, AL), 69-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hackleburg upgrades its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Lynn (Lynn, AL) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 9-4.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Danville Hawks (Danville, AL) in a 3A Area 15 bout, on Thursday, January 11. Colbert Heights will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 14-6 record after their 60-26 league win over Colbert County (Leighton, AL).