In Saturday's non-league test, the McMinn County Cherokees (Athens, TN) basketball squad got by the visiting Powell Panthers (Powell, TN), by a score of 63-59.

Next, the Cherokees clash with the Moore Mustangs (Louisville, KY) in a non-league test, on Thursday, December 26. McMinn County will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the test with a 5-3 record after their 86-79 non-league win over Fern Creek (Louisville, KY).

The Panthers (4-7) will now prepare for their test against Jellico (Jellico, TN). The Blue Devils come into the non-league test with a 6-5 record. In their last test, Jellico was nipped by Midway (Kingston, TN), 83-79, in a non-league test.