No. 4 Keith gutted out a 53-47 victory over Autaugaville Friday night, guaranteeing the Bears will host the Class 1A, Area 5 tournament.

The Bears remain undefeated in area play with the win. Keith still has one more area game remaining against Billingsley, Tuesday Jan. 28.

The game with Billingsley is also Keith’s final regular season home game. Following the game with Billinglsey, the Bears finish the season with road games at Dallas County and at Francis Marion.