The Athens Golden Eagles basketball squad (Athens, AL), was outscored 57-42 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Buckhorn Bucks (New Market, AL)

With the victory, Buckhorn advances its record to 4-5 on the year. The Bucks travel to Bob Jones (Madison, AL) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 3. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 5-3. Bob Jones won 40-35 in their recent non-league battle against Hazel Green (Hazel Green, AL)

The Golden Eagles now own a 6-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Decatur for a 6A Area 15 battle on Friday, December 6. Athens will meet a Red Raiders squad coming off a 54-42 non-league loss to Priceville (Priceville, AL). The Red Raiders record now stands at 6-5.