In Thursday's non-league match, the host Walton Raiders basketball team scored a good 65-51 triumph over the Duluth Wildcats.

In their next game, the Raiders meet the Lassiter Trojans (Marietta, GA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Walton will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 12-4 record after their 50-39 league win over Johns Creek (Johns Creek, GA).

With the defeat, Duluth moves to 6-10 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Berkmar (Lilburn, GA) to meet the Patriots in a AAAAAAA Region 7 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 13-2. Berkmar won 62-52 in their recent league match against Meadowcreek (Norcross, GA)