Sayre Spartans (Lexington, KY) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Choctawhatchee Indians (Fort Walton Beach, FL), 56-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sayre upgrades its record to 9-1 on the season. The Spartans host Henry Clay (Lexington, KY) to face the Blue Devils in a District 42 game on Tuesday, January 2. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 13-0. Henry Clay won 65-43 in their recent non-league game against Union County (Morganfield, KY)

With the defeat, Choctawhatchee moves to 7-3 on the year. The Indians host Helena (Helena, AL) to face the Huskies in a non-league game on Friday, December 29. The Huskies enter the game with a record of 13-4. Helena lost 58-36 in their recent non-league game against Christian Brothers (Memphis, TN)