Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mae Jemison Jaguars (Huntsville, AL), 60-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Austin upgrades its record to 12-3 on the year. The Black Bears host Homewood (Homewood, AL) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 7-6. Homewood won 42-39 in their recent non-league match against Leeds (Leeds, AL)

The Jaguars now sport a 10-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bob Jones for a non-league match on Thursday, December 26.