Deshler Tigers (Tuscumbia, AL) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Hatton Hornets (Town Creek, AL), 86-62 in a league match.

With the victory, Deshler advances its record to 10-7 on the year. The Tigers travel to Florence (Florence, AL) to face the Falcons in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 13-5. Florence won 75-45 in their recent non-league match against Winfield (Winfield, AL)

The Hornets now own a 2-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Danville for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Hatton will face a Hawks squad coming off a 74-59 non-league loss to Corner (Warrior, AL). The Hawks record now stands at 6-13.