Jefferson County Patriots (Dandridge, TN) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host South-Doyle Cherokees (Knoxville, TN), 62-50 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Jefferson County upgrades its record to 9-5 on the year. The Patriots host Maryville (Maryville, TN) to face the Red Rebels in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Red Rebels enter the battle with a record of 8-6.

The Cherokees now own a 2-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Powell for a non-league battle on Monday, January 6.