Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Newton Rams (Covington, GA) and the host Alcovy Tigers (Covington, GA), saw Newton's basketball squad hold off Alcovy by a tally of 40-38.

With the victory, Newton improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Salem (Conyers, GA) to confront the Seminoles in a challenge on Wednesday, December 14. The Seminoles come into the challenge with a record of 3-3.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Rockdale County Bulldogs (Conyers, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 14. Alcovy will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 53-43 non-league loss to Woodland (Stockbridge, GA).