In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Hamilton County Trojans basketball team scored a tight 65-62 triumph over the Highland Christian Academy EAGLES.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Lafayette Hornets (Mayo, FL) in a 1A District 5 match, on Friday, January 19. Hamilton County will attempt to better on its 1-8 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 88-54 non-league win over Jefferson County (Monticello, FL).

With the defeat, Highland Christian Academy moves to 11-7 on the year. The Eagles travel to Grace Christian Academy (Bainbridge, GA) to meet the Cougars in a GIAA A Region 3 match on Friday, January 19. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 3-8. Grace Christian Academy lost 66-53 in their recent non-league match against Georgia Christian (Valdosta, GA)