Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hephzibah Rebels (Hephzibah, GA) and the host Evans Knights (Evans, GA), saw Hephzibah's basketball squad hold off Evans by a tally of 42-36.

With the victory, Hephzibah improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Rebels host Cross Creek (Augusta, GA) to confront the Razorbacks in a challenge on Wednesday, November 16. The Razorbacks come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Knights confront the Thomson Bulldogs (Thomson, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 10. Evans will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.