The Athens Golden Eagles basketball squad (Athens, AL), was outscored 67-49 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Hartselle Tigers (Hartselle, AL)

With the victory, Hartselle advances its record to 18-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to Muscle Shoals (Muscle Shoals, AL) to meet the Trojans in a 6A Area 15 battle on Friday, January 10. The Trojans enter the battle with a record of 10-5.

The Golden Eagles now own a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Decatur for a 6A Area 15 battle on Friday, January 10. Athens will meet a Red Raiders squad coming off a 65-43 non-league win over Lawrence County (Moulton, AL). The Red Raiders record now stands at 9-12.