Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Central Red Devils (Phenix City, AL) and the visiting Huffman Vikings (Birmingham, AL), saw Central's basketball squad hold off Huffman by a tally of 54-51.

With the victory, Central improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Red Devils host Russell County (Seale, AL) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-5. Russell County won 60-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Bullock County (Union Springs, AL)

Next up, the Vikings play the Pinson Valley Indians (Pinson, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Huffman will attempt to improve on its 5-4 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 62-42 non-league win over Paul W. Bryant (Cottondale, AL).