In Thursday's league test, the Holmes County Blue Devils (Bonifay, FL) basketball squad defeated the host Ponce De Leon Pirates (Ponce De Leon, FL), by a final score of 49-35.

Next, the Blue Devils clash with the Malone Tigers (Malone, FL) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 6. Holmes County will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record.

The Pirates (5-7) will now prepare for their test against Chipley (Chipley, FL). The Tigers come into the Rural District 2 test with a 4-4 record. In their last test, Chipley overcame Poplar Springs (Graceville, FL), 66-37, in a league test.