The Sardis Lions tipped the host Piedmont Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 51-47 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Susan Moore Bulldogs (Blountsville, AL) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 2. Sardis will attempt to move on its 15-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 79-49 non-league win over Cleveland (Cleveland, AL).

With the defeat, Piedmont moves to 7-5 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Wellborn (Anniston, AL) to face the Panthers in a 3A Area 11 game on Thursday, January 4. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 2-10. Wellborn won 50-33 in their recent non-league game against Woodland (Woodland, AL)