In Saturday's non-league test, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats (Alexander City, AL) basketball squad got by the visiting Guntersville Wildcats (Guntersville, AL), by a score of 56-55.

Next, the Wildcats encounter the Calera Eagles (Calera, AL) in a 6A Area 5 test, on Thursday, January 9. Benjamin Russell will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record.

With the loss, Guntersville falls to 11-5 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, AL) to confront the Rebels in a non-league game on Thursday, January 2. The Rebels go into the game with a record of 11-3.