The Southside Panthers basketball squad (Gadsden, AL), was nudged 51-48 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting New Hope Indians (New Hope, AL)

With the victory, New Hope advances its record to 12-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Southside (Gadsden, AL) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 9-6. Southside won 67-42 in their recent non-league battle against Wellborn (Anniston, AL)

The Panthers now own a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Hope for a non-league battle on Friday, December 27. Southside will meet a Indians squad coming off a 54-46 non-league win over Randolph School (Huntsville, AL). The Indians record now stands at 11-7.