Claiborne Bulldogs (New Tazewell, TN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Union County Patriots (Maynardville, TN), 61-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Claiborne upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Gibbs (Corryton, TN) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 1. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Gibbs won 44-29 in their recent non-league bout against Washburn (Washburn, TN)

Next up, the Patriots play the Berean Christian (Knoxville, TN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 1. Union County will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 35-27 non-league win over Clayton-Bradley Academy (Maryville, TN).