In Friday's league match, the host Cleveland Blue Raiders basketball team scored a decisive 61-40 triumph over the Walker Valley Mustangs.

In their next game, the Blue Raiders meet the Oak Ridge Wildcats (Oak Ridge, TN) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Cleveland will attempt to move on its 2-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 65-55 non-league loss to Dorman (Roebuck, SC).

With the defeat, Walker Valley moves to 11-6 on the year. The Mustangs host Silverdale Academy (Chattanooga, TN) to meet the Seahawks in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Seahawks enter the match with a record of 17-1.