In Thursday's non-league test, the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots (Troy, AL) basketball squad defeated the host Elba Tigers (Elba, AL), by a final score of 66-50.

Next, the Patriots clash with the Long Rebels (Skipperville, AL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Pike Liberal Arts will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Rebels come into the test with a 12-4 record after their 69-54 non-league loss to Eufaula (Eufaula, AL).

The Tigers (1-5) will now prepare for their test against T.R. Miller (Brewton, AL). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 6-1 record. In their last test, T.R. Miller overcame Highland Home (Highland Home, AL), 51-35, in a non-league test.