Cleburne County Tigers (Heflin, AL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Ohatchee Indians (Ohatchee, AL), 59-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cleburne County upgrades its record to 9-6 on the season. The Tigers travel to Vincent (Vincent, AL) to play the Yellow Jackets in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Vincent lost 69-60 in their recent non-league bout against Faith Christian (Anniston, AL)

Next up, the Indians play the Randolph County Tigers (Wedowee, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 27. Ohatchee will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 66-32 non-league loss to Handley (Roanoke, AL).