In Tuesday's non-league test, the Marion Rams (Marion, AL) basketball squad trounced the visiting Linden Patriots (Linden, AL), by a score of 65-20.

Next, the Rams clash with the Maplesville Red Devils (Maplesville, AL) in a 1A Area 7 test, on Thursday, January 2. Marion will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Red Devils come into the test with a 5-0 record after their 36-23 league win over Breakthrough Charter (Marion, AL).

The Patriots (2-6) will now prepare for their test against Hatch (Uniontown, AL). The Bobcats come into the 1A Area 5 test with a 8-2 record.