Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Rutherford Rams (Panama City, FL) and the host Arnold Marlins (Panama City Beach, FL), saw Rutherford's basketball squad hold off Arnold by a tally of 67-62.

With the victory, Rutherford improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Bay (Panama City, FL) to confront the Tornadoes in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 9-2. Bay won 78-50 in their recent league challenge against Pensacola (Pensacola, FL)

Next up, the Marlins confront the Calvary Christian Academy Patriots (Fort Walton Beach, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Arnold will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 41-21 non-league loss to Rocky Bayou Christian (Niceville, FL).