In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Jasper Vikings basketball team scored a tight 60-53 triumph over the Russellville Golden Tigers.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) in a 5A Area 10 match, on Thursday, January 19. Jasper will attempt to better on its 14-5 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 56-54 league loss to Carver Birmingham (Birmingham, AL).

With the defeat, Russellville moves to 7-6 on the year. The Golden tigers travel to West Point (Cullman, AL) to meet the Warriors in a 5A Area 15 match on Friday, January 20. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 8-13. West Point lost 66-51 in their recent non-league match against Carbon Hill (Carbon Hill, AL)