The Claiborne Bulldogs basketball squad (New Tazewell, TN), was crushed 69-44 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Grainger Grizzlies (Rutledge, TN)

With the victory, Grainger advances its record to 7-14 on the year. The Grizzlies travel to Volunteer (Church Hill, TN) to meet the Falcons in a 3A District 2 battle on Thursday, February 6. The Falcons enter the battle with a record of 8-16. Volunteer lost 61-45 in their recent non-league battle against Jefferson County (Dandridge, TN)

The Bulldogs now own a 2-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cherokee for a 3A District 2 battle on Monday, February 10. Claiborne will meet a Chiefs squad coming off a 77-47 league loss to Greeneville (Greeneville, TN). The Chiefs record now stands at 9-15.