Hardin Valley Academy Hawks (Knoxville, TN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Knoxville Central Bobcats (Knoxville, TN), 71-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hardin Valley Academy upgrades its record to 13-10 on the campaign.

Next up, the Bobcats play the West Rebels (Knoxville, TN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 9. Knoxville Central will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record. The Rebels come into the bout with a 0-20 record after their 79-21 league loss to Hardin Valley Academy (Knoxville, TN).