Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Russellville Golden Tigers (Russellville, AL) and the visiting Haleyville Lions (Haleyville, AL), saw Russellville's basketball squad overcome Haleyville by a tally of 73-61.

With the victory, Russellville improves its record to 9-6 on the campaign. The Golden Tigers host Lawrence County (Moulton, AL) to battle the Red Devils in a 5A Area 15 battle on Friday, January 27. The Red Devils come into the battle with a record of 7-16. Lawrence County won 53-42 in their recent non-league battle against Hardin County (Savannah, TN)

The Lions (11-13) will now prepare for their battle against Cordova (Cordova, AL). The Blue Devils come into the 4A Area 12 battle with a 16-6 record. In their last battle, Cordova beat Winston County (Double Springs, AL), 74-42, in a non-league battle.