The Marion Patriots were victorious over the host Forsyth Panthers basketball squad by a final score of 63-47 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Patriots face the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats (North Little Rock, AR) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 27. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 10-4 season record. The Charging Wildcats enter the outing with a 8-5 record after their 60-50 non-league win over Clinton (Clinton, AR).

The Panthers (6-2) will now prepare for their outing against Cassville (Cassville, MO). The Wildcats enter the non-league outing with a 1-5 record.