In Friday's league match, the host Paul W. Bryant Stampede basketball team scored a decisive 73-48 triumph over the Hillcrest Patriots.

In their next game, the Stampede meet the Hale County Wildcats (Moundville, AL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Paul W. Bryant will attempt to better on its 16-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 11-5 record after their 58-49 non-league loss to Northridge (Tuscaloosa, AL).

With the defeat, Hillcrest moves to 12-8 on the year. The Patriots host Sipsey Valley (Buhl, AL) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Monday, January 8. The Bears enter the match with a record of 7-9. Sipsey Valley lost 60-58 in their recent non-league match against Demopolis (Demopolis, AL)