In Thursday's non-league test, the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) basketball squad defeated the host Memphis University School Owls (Memphis, TN), by a score of 71-61.

Next, the Patriots clash with the Hueytown Golden Gophers (Hueytown, AL) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Jackson Prep will attempt to improve on its 13-1 season record. The Golden Gophers come into the test with a 5-12 record after their 69-53 non-league win over Guntersville (Guntersville, AL).

The Owls (7-5) will now prepare for their test against Guntersville (Guntersville, AL). The Wildcats come into the non-league test with a 10-4 record. In their last test, Guntersville went down by Hueytown (Hueytown, AL), 69-53, in a non-league test.