In Thursday's non-league match, the host Macon County Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 61-29 triumph over the Hixson Wildcats.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Upperman Bees (Baxter, TN) in a 3A District 7 match, on Tuesday, January 3. Macon County will attempt to better on its 3-9 season record. The Bees enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 74-61 non-league win over Huntland (Huntland, TN).

With the defeat, Hixson moves to 0-11 on the year. The Wildcats host Chattanooga Central (Harrison, TN) to meet the Pounders in a 3A District 6 match on Friday, January 6. The Pounders enter the match with a record of 4-10. Chattanooga Central lost 62-56 in their recent non-league match against Brainerd (Chattanooga, TN)