The Florence Falcons basketball team (Florence, AL), was nudged 59-57 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Columbia Eagles (Huntsville, AL)
The Eagles now sport a 5-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hazel Green for a 6A Area 16 battle on Wednesday, February 10. Columbia will battle a Trojans team coming off a 48-45 non-league loss to Buckhorn (New Market, AL). The Trojans record now stands at 14-9.
The Falcons (10-12) will now prepare for their battle against Bob Jones (Madison, AL). The Patriots come into the 7A Area 8 battle with a 11-11 record.