Southside Panthers (Gadsden, AL) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL), 53-48 in a non-league match.

Next, the Panthers encounter the Douglas Eagles (Douglas, AL) in a non-league test, on Monday, November 18. Southside will attempt to improve on its 1-0 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 0-2 record after their 63-44 non-league loss to Randolph School (Huntsville, AL).

The Bulldogs (1-3) will now prepare for their test against LaFayette (LaFayette, AL). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 0-2 record. In their last test, LaFayette was nipped by Auburn (Auburn, AL), 82-56, in a non-league test.