In Thursday's league match, the host Elba Tigers basketball team scored a tight 58-54 triumph over the Houston County Lions.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Ariton Purple Cats (Ariton, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Elba will attempt to move on its 8-6 season record. The Purple Cats enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 60-44 league win over Barbour County (Clayton, AL).

With the defeat, Houston County moves to 2-10 on the year. The Lions travel to Emmanuel Christian (Dothan, AL) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 3-11. Emmanuel Christian lost 60-50 in their recent non-league match against Slocomb (Slocomb, AL)