In Friday's non-league match, the host Bay Tornadoes basketball team scored a tight 71-67 triumph over the Rutherford Rams.

In their next game, the Tornadoes meet the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers (Panama City, FL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 30. Bay will attempt to better on its 12-11 season record. The Buccaneers enter the match with a 3-20 record after their 68-65 non-league win over Arnold (Panama City Beach, FL).

With the defeat, Rutherford moves to 13-8 on the year. The Rams host Mosley (Lynn Haven, FL) to meet the Dolphins in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 30. The Dolphins enter the match with a record of 15-7. Mosley lost 53-40 in their recent non-league match against Escambia (Pensacola, FL)