Effingham County Rebels (Springfield, GA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Portal Panthers (Portal, GA), 48-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Effingham County upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Rebels host Burke County (Waynesboro, GA) to face the Bears in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 12. The Bears enter the game with a record of 0-1.

With the defeat, Portal moves to 1-2 on the year. The Panthers host Vidalia (Vidalia, GA) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Saturday, January 13. The Indians enter the game with a record of 1-0.