In Tuesday's non-league test, the Rhea County Golden Eagles (Evensville, TN) basketball squad got by the host Meigs County Tigers (Decatur, TN), by a final score of 43-36.

Next, the Golden Eagles clash with the McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN) in a 4A District 5 test, on Friday, January 10. Rhea County will attempt to upgrade on its 9-3 season record. The Cherokees come into the test with a 5-11 record after their 97-19 non-league loss to Bradley Central (Cleveland, TN).

The Tigers (6-6) will now prepare for their test against Tellico Plains (Tellico Plains, TN). The Bears come into the 2A District 3 test with a 4-4 record.