Elba Tigers (Elba, AL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Pike Liberal Arts Patriots (Troy, AL), 55-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Elba upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Tigers host T.R. Miller (Brewton, AL) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 4-7. T.R. Miller lost 37-32 in their recent non-league bout against New Brockton (New Brockton, AL)

Next up, the Patriots play the Zion Chapel Rebels (Jack, AL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 30. Pike Liberal Arts will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 60-46 non-league win over Brantley (Brantley, AL).