Claiborne Bulldogs (New Tazewell, TN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Washburn Pirates (Washburn, TN), 65-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Claiborne upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Greeneville (Greeneville, TN) to play the Greene Devils in a 3A District 2 bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Greene Devils come into the bout with a record of 2-2.

Next up, the Pirates play the Thomas Walker Pioneers (Ewing, VA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Washburn will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Pioneers come into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 57-31 non-league loss to Rural Retreat (Rural Retreat, VA).