Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Marion Rams (Marion, AL) and the host Tuscaloosa Academy Knights (Tuscaloosa, AL), saw Marion's basketball squad hold off Tuscaloosa Academy by a tally of 34-33.

With the victory, Marion improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Rams host Central (Tuscaloosa, AL) to play the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 10-8. Central lost 42-33 in their recent non-league challenge against John Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, AL)

Next up, the Knights play the Gordo Green Wave (Gordo, AL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Tuscaloosa Academy will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Green Wave come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 61-33 league loss to Carbon Hill (Carbon Hill, AL).