Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hokes Bluff Eagles (Hokes Bluff, AL) and the host Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL), saw Hokes Bluff's basketball squad wallop Gaston by a tally of 35-13.

With the victory, Hokes Bluff improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Ohatchee (Ohatchee, AL) to confront the Indians in a 3A Area 12 challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Sand Rock Wildcats (Leesburg, AL) in a 2A Area 12 challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Gaston will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 8-2 record after their 74-23 league win over Collinsville (Collinsville, AL).