In Tuesday's league match, the host Monroe County Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 57-20 triumph over the Excel Panthers.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Hillcrest Jaguars (Evergreen, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 26. Monroe County will attempt to better on its 17-1 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 7-12 record after their 36-29 non-league win over Thomasville (Thomasville, AL).

With the defeat, Excel moves to 1-12 on the year. The Panthers host Thomasville (Thomasville, AL) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Area 5 match on Friday, January 26. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 6-11. Thomasville lost 36-29 in their recent non-league match against Hillcrest (Evergreen, AL)