Forsyth Central Bulldogs (Cumming, GA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils (Kimberly, AL), 71-60 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Forsyth Central upgrades its record to 5-8 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to West Forsyth (Cumming, GA) to clash with the Wolverines in a AAAAAAA Region 6 bout on Friday, January 5. The Wolverines go into the bout with a record of 9-5. West Forsyth lost 61-52 in their recent non-league bout against Concord Academy (Concord, NC)

Next up, the Blue Devils clash with the Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 4. Mortimer Jordan will attempt to upgrade on its 14-4 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 79-73 non-league win over Locust Fork (Locust Fork, AL).