The Shields Panthers tipped the host Wilcox Central Jaguars basketball team by a final score of 46-45 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Georgiana Panthers (Georgiana, AL) in a 1A Area 3 game, on Friday, January 7. Shields will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 73-13 league win over McKenzie (McKenzie, AL).

With the defeat, Wilcox Central moves to 6-2 on the year. The Jaguars host Jackson (Jackson, AL) to face the Aggies in a 4A Area 4 game on Friday, January 7. The Aggies enter the game with a record of 16-2. Jackson won 49-31 in their recent non-league game against Linden (Linden, AL)