Cherokee Chiefs (Rogersville, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West Greene Buffaloes (Mosheim, TN), 43-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cherokee upgrades its record to 6-18 on the season. The Chiefs host Chuckey-Doak (Afton, TN) to play the Black Knights in a non-league bout on Monday, February 5. The Black Knights go into the bout with a record of 10-12. Chuckey-Doak lost 50-45 in their recent league bout against South Greene (Greeneville, TN)

Next up, the Buffaloes play the Hampton Bulldogs (Hampton, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. West Greene will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 12-7 record after their 67-38 league win over Johnson County (Mountain City, TN).