Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Sardis Lions (Boaz, AL) and the host Briarwood Christian Lions (Birmingham, AL), saw Sardis's basketball team gain a win over Briarwood Christian by a score of 54-40.

The Lions now sport a 15-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host West End for a non-league contest on Tuesday, January 3. Sardis will battle a Patriots team coming off a 56-24 non-league loss to Ragland (Ragland, AL). The Patriots record now stands at 0-6.

The Lions (4-3) will now prepare for their contest against Pelham (Pelham, AL). The Panthers come into the 6A Area 8 bout with a 6-8 record.