Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Marengo Panthers (Dixons Mills, AL) and the visiting Ellwood Christian Eagles (Selma, AL), saw Marengo's basketball squad hold off Ellwood Christian by a tally of 36-34.

With the victory, Marengo improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Clarke County (Grove Hill, AL) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 30. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Oak Grove Tigers (Bessemer, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 20. Ellwood Christian will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 49-46 non-league win over Jefferson Christian Academy (Birmingham, AL).