Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Marion County Eagles (Buena Vista, GA) and the host Southland Academy Raiders (Americus, GA), saw Marion County's basketball squad hold off Southland Academy by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, Marion County improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles host Hawkinsville (Hawkinsville, GA) to confront the Red Devils in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Hawkinsville won 49-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Twiggs County (Jeffersonville, GA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors (Damascus, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 4. Southland Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 44-30 non-league win over Westfield School (Perry, GA).