In Friday's league match, the host Thorsby Rebels basketball team scored a tight 41-37 triumph over the Isabella Mustangs.

In their next game, the Rebels meet the Central of Coosa County Cougars (Rockford, AL) in a 2A Area 7 match, on Saturday, January 20. Thorsby will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 59-25 non-league win over Dadeville (Dadeville, AL).

With the defeat, Isabella moves to 9-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Comer (Sylacauga, AL) to meet the Tigers in a 2A Area 7 match on Tuesday, January 23. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-9.