Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils (Kimberly, AL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Hartselle Tigers (Hartselle, AL), 79-75 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mortimer Jordan upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Blue Devils travel to Springville (Springville, AL) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, November 15. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 2-1. Springville won 70-64 in their recent non-league bout against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, AL)

Next up, the Tigers play the Vestavia Hills Rebels (Vestavia Hills, AL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, November 16. Hartselle will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 50-34 non-league loss to Spain Park (Hoover, AL).