The Luverne Tigers routed the visiting Zion Chapel Rebels basketball team by a final score of 61-12 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots (Troy, AL) in a 2A Area 4 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Luverne will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record.

With the defeat, Zion Chapel moves to 1-11 on the year. The Rebels travel to Highland Home (Highland Home, AL) to face the Flying Squadron in a 2A Area 4 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Flying Squadron enter the game with a record of 4-3. Highland Home lost 32-29 in their recent non-league game against Charles Henderson (Troy, AL)