Madison County Red Raiders (Danielsville, GA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Hart County Bulldogs (Hartwell, GA), 70-65 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Madison County upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Red Raiders travel to Trinity Christian (Sharpsburg, GA) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Saturday, November 19. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Trinity Christian won 64-49 in their recent non-league bout against Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, GA)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Athens Christian Eagles (Athens, GA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 21. Hart County will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 64-60 non-league win over Lakeview Academy (Gainesville, GA).