In Tuesday's league test, the Kate Duncan Smith DAR Patriots (Grant, AL) basketball squad got by the visiting Madison County Tigers (Gurley, AL), by a final score of 75-71.

Next, the Patriots clash with the New Hope Indians (New Hope, AL) in a 4A Area 16 test, on Friday, December 13. Kate Duncan Smith DAR will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Indians come into the test with a 8-7 record after their 78-44 non-league win over Asbury (Albertville, AL).

The Tigers (5-3) will now prepare for their test against Plainview (Rainsville, AL). The Bears come into the 4A Area 16 test with a 7-4 record. In their last test, Plainview held off North Jackson (Stevenson, AL), 93-42, in a league test.