The Sevier County Smoky Bears basketball squad (Sevierville, TN), was nudged 57-55 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Hardin Valley Academy Hawks (Knoxville, TN)

With the victory, Hardin Valley Academy advances its record to 10-8 on the year. The Hawks host Maryville (Maryville, TN) to encounter the Red Rebels in a 4A District 4 test on Friday, January 10. The Red Rebels come into the test with a record of 12-6. Maryville won 66-42 in their recent non-league test against Heritage (Maryville, TN)

The Smoky Bears (12-4) will now prepare for their test against Anderson County (Clinton, TN). The Mavericks come into the non-league test with a 3-6 record.