Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Melrose Golden Wildcats (Memphis, TN) and the host Kirby Cougars (Memphis, TN), saw Melrose's basketball squad wallop Kirby by a tally of 59-28.

With the victory, Melrose improves its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Golden Wildcats host Wooddale (Memphis, TN) to confront the Cardinals in a 3A District 16 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 0-10.

Next up, the Cougars confront the St. George's Gryphons (Collierville, TN) in a Division II-A West District 6 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Kirby will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Gryphons come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 57-44 league loss to Harding Academy (Memphis, TN).