Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Douglass Astros (Atlanta, GA) and the host Clay County Tigers (Manchester, KY), saw Douglass's basketball squad hold off Clay County by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Douglass improves its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Astros travel to Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville, TN) to confront the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 29. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 11-2. Pope John Paul II won 72-55 in their recent non-league challenge against JAG (Montgomery, AL)

Next up, the Tigers confront the JAG Jaguars (Montgomery, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Clay County will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 15-1 record after their 72-55 non-league loss to Pope John Paul II (Hendersonville, TN).