In Thursday's league match, the host McAdory Yellowjackets basketball team scored a decisive 39-18 triumph over the Bessemer City Tigers.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets meet the Calera Eagles (Calera, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. McAdory will attempt to move on its 10-10 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 3-16 record after their 67-53 league loss to Chilton County (Clanton, AL).

With the defeat, Bessemer City moves to 0-8 on the year. The Tigers host Hueytown (Hueytown, AL) to meet the Golden Gophers in a 6A Area 7 match on Tuesday, January 24. The Golden Gophers enter the match with a record of 6-11. Hueytown lost 65-16 in their recent non-league match against Thompson (Alabaster, AL)