In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Merryville Panthers basketball team scored a tight 56-53 triumph over the Bolton Bears.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Buckeye Panthers (Buckeye, LA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Merryville will attempt to move on its 14-8 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-16 record after their 68-33 non-league loss to Glenmora (Glenmora, LA).

With the defeat, Bolton moves to 4-13 on the year. The Bears host Buckeye (Buckeye, LA) to face the Panthers in a 3A District 2 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 5-17. Buckeye lost 58-45 in their recent non-league match against Merryville (Merryville, LA)