Hartselle Tigers (Hartselle, AL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Springville Tigers (Springville, AL), 55-54 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hartselle upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Austin (Decatur, AL) to play the Black Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 6. The Black Bears come into the bout with a record of 3-5. Austin won 51-48 in their recent non-league bout against Decatur (Decatur, AL)

Next up, the Tigers play the St. Clair County Fighting Saints (Odenville, AL) in a 5A Area 11 bout, on Friday, December 9. Springville will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record.