Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Trousdale County Yellowjackets (Hartsville, TN) and the host Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks (Hendersonville, TN), saw Trousdale County's basketball squad hold off Merrol Hyde Magnet by a tally of 31-29.

With the victory, Trousdale County improves its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to White House-Heritage (White House, TN) to play the Patriots in a 2A District 6 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 4-8.

Next up, the Hawks play the Knowledge Academies (Antioch, TN) in a 1A District 8 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Merrol Hyde Magnet will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The come into the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 39-25 non-league loss to Glencliff (Nashville, TN).