In Tuesday's league test, the Excel Panthers (Excel, AL) basketball squad defeated the host Monroe County Tigers (Monroeville, AL), by a final score of 37-27.

Next, the Panthers clash with the T.R. Miller Tigers (Brewton, AL) in a 3A Area 2 test, on Thursday, January 16. Excel will attempt to upgrade on its 2-14 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 15-1 record after their 42-26 non-league win over Saraland (Saraland, AL).

The Tigers (3-13) will now prepare for their test against Hillcrest (Evergreen, AL). The Jaguars come into the 3A Area 2 test with a 6-8 record. In their last test, Hillcrest overcame Flomaton (Flomaton, AL), 56-47, in a league test.