The Bob Jones Patriots basketball squad (Madison, AL), was outscored 63-50 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL)

With the victory, Austin advances its record to 18-6 on the year. The Black Bears host James Clemens (Madison, AL) to meet the Jets in a 7A Area 8 battle on Friday, January 17. The Jets enter the battle with a record of 15-7. James Clemens won 59-53 in their recent league battle against Florence (Florence, AL)

The Patriots now own a 15-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Florence for a 7A Area 8 battle on Friday, January 17. Bob Jones will meet a Falcons squad coming off a 59-53 league loss to James Clemens (Madison, AL). The Falcons record now stands at 14-7.