The Wicksburg Panthers basketball squad (Newton, AL), was crushed 84-34 in Friday's league battle with the host Houston Academy Raiders (Dothan, AL)

With the victory, Houston Academy advances its record to 10-4 on the year. The Raiders host Dale County (Midland City, AL) to meet the Warriors in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 11. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 7-9. Dale County lost 64-35 in their recent league battle against Ashford (Ashford, AL)

The Panthers now own a 7-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Northside Methodist Academy for a 3A Area 3 battle on Tuesday, January 14.