Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Bainbridge Bearcats (Bainbridge, GA) and the host Malone Tigers (Malone, FL), saw Bainbridge's basketball squad overcome Malone by a tally of 52-42.

With the victory, Bainbridge improves its record to 12-1 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to Monroe (Albany, GA) to play the Golden Tornadoes in a AAAA Region 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 4. The Golden Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 10-2. Monroe won 64-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Lee County (Leesburg, GA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Walton Braves (DeFuniak Springs, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 3. Malone will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record. The Braves come into the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 67-50 non-league loss to South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, FL).