Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pearl-Cohn Firebirds (Nashville, TN) and the host Brainerd Panthers (Chattanooga, TN), saw Pearl-Cohn's basketball squad overcome Brainerd by a tally of 61-47.

With the victory, Pearl-Cohn improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Firebirds travel to Howard Tech (Chattanooga, TN) to confront the Hustlin' Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 23. The Hustlin' Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Howard Tech lost 70-36 in their recent non-league challenge against East Nashville Magnet (Nashville, TN)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Chattanooga Prep Sentinels (Chattanooga, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 23. Brainerd will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Sentinels come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 62-41 non-league win over East Hamilton (Ooltewah, TN).