The Deshler Tigers routed the host Florence Falcons basketball team by a final score of 68-42 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Central Wildcats (Florence, AL) in a 4A Area 16 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Deshler will attempt to move on its 16-4 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 7-11 record after their 42-33 league loss to Wilson (Florence, AL).

With the defeat, Florence moves to 5-10 on the year. The Falcons host Bob Jones (Madison, AL) to face the Patriots in a 7A Area 8 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 18-3. Bob Jones won 58-37 in their recent non-league game against Mae Jemison (Huntsville, AL)