Hayden Wildcats (Hayden, AL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Corner Yellow Jackets (Warrior, AL), 59-53 in a league match.

With the victory, Hayden advances its record to 14-5 on the year. The Wildcats host Southeastern (Remlap, AL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league match on Saturday, January 18. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 8-10. Southeastern won 57-42 in their recent league match against Cleveland (Cleveland, AL)

The Yellow Jackets now own a 15-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Springville for a 5A Area 12 match on Friday, January 17. Corner will face a Tigers squad coming off a 60-43 non-league win over St. Clair County (Odenville, AL). The Tigers record now stands at 13-9.