In Friday's league test, the Austin Black Bears (Decatur, AL) basketball squad got by the host Bob Jones Patriots (Madison, AL), by a score of 45-44.

Next, the Black Bears clash with the James Clemens Jets (Madison, AL) in a 7A Area 8 test, on Tuesday, December 10. Austin will attempt to improve on its 8-1 season record. The Jets come into the test with a 8-5 record after their 82-53 league loss to Florence (Florence, AL).

The Patriots (6-5) will now prepare for their test against Sparkman (Harvest, AL). The Senators come into the non-league test with a 4-7 record.