Excel Panthers (Excel, AL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pleasant Home Eagles (Andalusia, AL), 51-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Excel upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers host Shields (Beatrice, AL) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 29. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Paxton Bobcats (Paxton, FL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 28. Pleasant Home will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.