Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Keith Bears (Orrville, AL) and the host Marion Rams (Marion, AL), saw Keith's basketball squad hold off Marion by a tally of 56-55.

With the victory, Keith improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Dallas County (Plantersville, AL) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 5-9.

Next up, the Rams play the Selma Saints (Selma, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Marion will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record.