In Friday's non-league test, the Portland Panthers (Portland, TN) basketball squad defeated the host Westmoreland Eagles (Westmoreland, TN), by a final score of 45-35.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Jo Byrns Red Devils (Cedar Hill, TN) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 17. Portland will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Red Devils come into the test with a 1-4 record after their 57-30 non-league loss to Sycamore (Pleasant View, TN).

The Eagles (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Central Magnet (Murfreesboro, TN). The come into the non-league test with a 4-6 record. In their last test, Central Magnet overcame Cascade (Wartrace, TN), 66-52, in a non-league test.