In Thursday's non-league match, the host Handley Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 50-18 triumph over the LaFayette Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Valley Rams (Valley, AL) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 4. Handley will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 2-8 record after their 42-27 non-league loss to Loachapoka (Loachapoka, AL).

With the defeat, LaFayette moves to 2-5 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Wadley (Wadley, AL) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 7-6. Wadley lost 44-42 in their recent non-league match against Shelby County (Columbiana, AL)