Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Clarke Prep Gators (Grove Hill, AL) and the host Bessemer Academy Rebels (Bessemer, AL), saw Clarke Prep's basketball squad overcome Bessemer Academy by a tally of 59-49.

With the victory, Clarke Prep improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Gators host Bessemer Academy (Bessemer, AL) to confront the Rebels in a AISA AAA Region 2 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 9-5.

Next up, the Rebels confront the Monroe Academy Volunteers (Monroeville, AL) in a AISA AAA Region 2 challenge, on Monday, January 16. Bessemer Academy will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Volunteers come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 53-28 non-league loss to Sparta Academy (Evergreen, AL).