Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Cleveland Panthers (Cleveland, AL), 97-30 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hayden upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Wildcats host Corner (Warrior, AL) to play the Yellow Jackets in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a record of 3-4. Corner lost 59-46 in their recent non-league bout against Mortimer Jordan (Kimberly, AL)

Next up, the Panthers play the Locust Fork Hornets (Locust Fork, AL) in a 2A Area 11 bout, on Friday, December 8. Cleveland will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 68-50 non-league win over Sumiton Christian (Sumiton, AL).