In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Columbia Eagles basketball team scored a tight 43-38 triumph over the East Limestone Indians.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Muscle Shoals Trojans (Muscle Shoals, AL) in a 6A Area 15 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Columbia will attempt to better on its 7-15 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 10-6 record after their 55-33 league win over Athens (Athens, AL).

With the defeat, East Limestone moves to 10-7 on the year. The Indians travel to Ardmore (Ardmore, AL) to meet the Tigers in a 5A Area 16 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 15-7. Ardmore won 52-36 in their recent non-league match against Elkmont (Elkmont, AL)