The Grainger Grizzlies basketball squad (Rutledge, TN), was outscored 61-44 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Northview Academy Cougars (Kodak, TN)

With the victory, Northview Academy advances its record to 16-9 on the year. The Cougars host Fulton (Knoxville, TN) to meet the Falcons in a 3A District 3 battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 12-13. Fulton won 68-56 in their recent league battle against Carter (Strawberry Plains, TN)

The Grizzlies now own a 8-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Cherokee for a 3A District 2 battle on Tuesday, February 11. Grainger will meet a Chiefs squad coming off a 78-52 league win over Claiborne (New Tazewell, TN). The Chiefs record now stands at 10-15.