In Thursday's non-league test, the Phillips Bears (Bear Creek, AL) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Berry Wildcats (Berry, AL), by a score of 63-54.

Next, the Bears encounter the Hackleburg Panthers (Hackleburg, AL) in a 1A Area 13 test, on Friday, January 10. Phillips will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 10-4 record after their 49-10 league win over Vina (Vina, AL).

The Wildcats (2-6) will now prepare for their test against Hubbertville (Fayette, AL). The Lions come into the 1A Area 10 test with a 15-2 record. In their last test, Hubbertville beat Hackleburg (Hackleburg, AL), 64-53, in a non-league test.