Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hokes Bluff Eagles (Hokes Bluff, AL) and the host Saks Wildcats (Anniston, AL), saw Hokes Bluff's basketball squad overcome Saks by a tally of 40-26.

With the victory, Hokes Bluff improves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Westbrook Christian (Rainbow City, AL) to confront the Warriors in a 3A Area 12 challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Westbrook Christian won 46-12 in their recent non-league challenge against Ragland (Ragland, AL)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the White Plains Wildcats (Anniston, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Saks will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 58-43 league win over Cleburne County (Heflin, AL).