In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Bob Jones Patriots basketball team scored a tight 41-38 triumph over the Tupelo Golden Wave.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Mae Jemison Jaguars (Huntsville, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Bob Jones will attempt to better on its 17-3 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 57-39 non-league loss to Grissom (Huntsville, AL).

With the defeat, Tupelo moves to 6-5 on the year. The Golden wave host Clinton (Clinton, MS) to meet the Arrows in a 7A Region 2 match on Friday, January 5. The Arrows enter the match with a record of 12-4. Clinton lost 58-38 in their recent non-league match against Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS)