Ranburne Bulldogs (Ranburne, AL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Southside Panthers (Gadsden, AL), 51-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ranburne upgrades its record to 9-1 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Central of Clay County (Lineville, AL) to face the Volunteers in a non-league match on Thursday, December 26. The Volunteers enter the match with a record of 6-3. Central of Clay County won 64-45 in their recent non-league match against Randolph County (Wedowee, AL)

The Panthers now sport a 7-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Giles County for a non-league match on Friday, December 27. Southside will face a Bobcats squad coming off a 54-40 non-league loss to Summertown (Summertown, TN). The Bobcats record now stands at 8-3.