In Thursday's league match, the host Homewood Patriots basketball team scored a decisive 68-35 triumph over the Jackson-Olin Mustangs.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Minor Tigers (Adamsville, AL) in a 6A Area 9 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Homewood will attempt to move on its 15-5 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 15-4 record after their 56-49 non-league win over Mortimer Jordan (Kimberly, AL).

With the defeat, Jackson-Olin moves to 1-15 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Parker (Birmingham, AL) to meet the Thundering Herd in a 6A Area 9 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Thundering Herd enter the match with a record of 15-7. Parker lost 53-37 in their recent non-league match against Pinson Valley (Pinson, AL)