In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Murphy Panthers basketball team scored a tight 46-44 triumph over the Williamson Lions.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Blount Leopards (Eight Mile, AL) in a 6A Area 1 game, on Friday, January 27. Murphy will attempt to move on its 11-16 season record. The Leopards enter the game with a 15-6 record after their 64-46 league win over Saraland (Saraland, AL).

With the defeat, Williamson moves to 12-12 on the year. The Lions travel to Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores, AL) to face the Dolphins in a 5A Area 1 game on Tuesday, January 31. The Dolphins enter the game with a record of 2-11. Gulf Shores lost 48-38 in their recent non-league game against Murphy (Mobile, AL)