Tabernacle Torches (Gardendale, AL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Glen Iris Baptist Swordsmen (Birmingham, AL), 53-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tabernacle upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Torches travel to Providence Classical (Huntsville, AL) to play the in a Alabama Christian - II North challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Providence Classical won 52-43 in their recent league challenge against Marshall Christian Academy (Albertville, AL)

Next up, the Swordsmen confront the Huntsville Christian Academy Panthers (Huntsville, AL) in a challenge, on Friday, December 9. Glen Iris Baptist will attempt to improve on its 7-1 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 71-65 league loss to Grace Classical Christian Academy (Albertville, AL).