In Thursday's non-league test, the Whitwell Tigers (Whitwell, TN) basketball squad trounced the visiting Dalton Academy Pumas (Dalton, GA), by a score of 43-16.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Rockwood Tigers (Rockwood, TN) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 3. Whitwell will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record.

The Pumas (0-8) will now prepare for their test against Gordon Central (Calhoun, GA). The Warriors come into the A D1 Region 7 test with a 3-7 record. In their last test, Gordon Central was routed by Pepperell (Lindale, GA), 58-49, in a non-league test.