The Central Red Devils basketball team (Phenix City, AL), was nudged 45-41 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Bob Jones Patriots (Madison, AL)

The Patriots now possess a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Oakwood Academy for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 20. Bob Jones will battle a Mustangs team coming off a 72-41 league win over Woodville (Woodville, AL). The Mustangs record now stands at 11-3.

The Red Devils (7-6) will now prepare for their battle against Carver Montgomery (Montgomery, AL). The Wolverines come into the non-league battle with a 4-8 record.