Claiborne Bulldogs (New Tazewell, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hancock County Indians (Sneedville, TN), 86-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Claiborne upgrades its record to 1-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Greeneville (Greeneville, TN) to clash with the Green Devils in a 3A District 2 bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Green Devils go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Greeneville won 49-40 in their recent non-league bout against Jefferson County (Dandridge, TN)

Next up, the Indians clash with the David Crockett Pioneers (Jonesborough, TN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Hancock County will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Pioneers go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 57-51 non-league win over Cosby (Cosby, TN).