Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Blackman Blaze (Murfreesboro, TN) and the host LaVergne Wolverines (LaVergne, TN), saw Blackman's basketball squad hold off LaVergne by a tally of 44-43.

With the victory, Blackman improves its record to 20-11 on the campaign. The Blaze host Cleveland (Cleveland, TN) to play the Blue Raiders in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 6. The Blue Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 23-8. Cleveland lost 74-55 in their recent non-league challenge against McMinn County (Athens, TN)

Next up, the Wolverines play the McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 6. LaVergne will attempt to improve on its 18-14 season record. The Cherokees come into the challenge with a 22-7 record after their 74-55 non-league win over Cleveland (Cleveland, TN).