The area basketball tournament begins next week for both the boys and girls teams.

The girls secured the number two slot during the regular season. They will play third-seed Bob Jones on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Hazel Green. The Senators are 1-1 against the Patriots this season.

After a coin-toss with Hazel Green, the boys team will face second-seed Bob Jones on Thursday, Feb. 5 at James Clemens. The team is 2-2 against Bob Jones this season.

With the move to 7A classification this year, the teams will not have to play sub-state games therefore, one win in the area tournament will propel the teams to region play at Wallace State.

Both games begin at 7:30.