Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Powell Panthers (Powell, TN) and the visiting Gibbs Eagles (Corryton, TN), saw Powell's basketball squad knock off Gibbs by a tally of 63-52.

With the victory, Powell improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Jefferson County (Dandridge, TN) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 6. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Eagles play the Pigeon Forge Tigers (Pigeon Forge, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. Gibbs will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 47-41 non-league loss to Tellico Plains (Tellico Plains, TN).