The Escambia Gators basketball team (Pensacola, FL), was overwhelmed 45-15 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Milton Panthers (Milton, FL)

The Panthers now possess a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Niceville for a 6A District 1 battle on Thursday, January 5. Milton will confront a Eagles team coming off a 49-47 non-league loss to Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, FL). The Eagles record now stands at 11-4.

The Gators (0-12) will now prepare for their battle against Pine Forest (Pensacola, FL). The Eagles come into the 5A District 1 battle with a 7-8 record. In their last battle, Pine Forest was overwhelmed by Vestavia Hills (Vestavia Hills, AL), 74-47, in a non-league battle.