In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Bearden Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 47-40 triumph over the York Institute Dragons.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the William Blount Governors (Maryville, TN) in a 4A District 4 match, on Tuesday, January 16. Bearden will attempt to move on its 18-1 season record. The Governors enter the match with a 9-12 record after their 41-29 league loss to Maryville (Maryville, TN).

With the defeat, York Institute moves to 9-5 on the year. The Dragons host Monterey (Monterey, TN) to face the Wildcats in a 2A District 5 match on Tuesday, January 16. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 4-8. Monterey lost 43-31 in their recent league match against Watertown (Watertown, TN)