Dougherty Trojans (Albany, GA) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Tift County Blue Devils (Tifton, GA), 42-36 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Dougherty advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Trojans host Bainbridge (Bainbridge, GA) to face the Bearcats in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 8. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 1-0.

The Blue Devils now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ware County for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9.