Ripley Tigers (Ripley, TN) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Liberty Tech Magnet Crusaders (Jackson, TN), 55-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ripley upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Tigers host Brighton (Brighton, TN) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Friday, November 17. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 0-1. Brighton lost 85-32 in their recent non-league game against Fayette Ware (Somerville, TN)

With the defeat, Liberty Tech Magnet moves to 0-1 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Lexington (Lexington, TN) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Saturday, November 18. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 0-0.