Webb Spartans (Knoxville, TN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Hardin Valley Academy Hawks (Knoxville, TN), 44-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Webb upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Spartans host Science Hill (Johnson City, TN) to clash with the Hilltoppers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 21. The Hilltoppers go into the bout with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the Hawks clash with the Maryville Red Rebels (Maryville, TN) in a 4A District 4 bout, on Thursday, January 4. Hardin Valley Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record.