The Covenant Christian Eagles basketball team (Tuscumbia, AL), was nudged 45-40 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host East Limestone Indians (Athens, AL)

The Indians now possess a 13-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Limestone for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 2. East Limestone will battle a Wildcats team coming off a 69-33 non-league loss to Russellville (Russellville, AL). The Wildcats record now stands at 11-8.

The Eagles (12-7) will now prepare for their battle against Plainview (Rainsville, AL). The Bears come into the non-league battle with a 13-3 record. In their last battle, Plainview edged LaFayette (LaFayette, AL), 72-56, in a non-league battle.