In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Hartselle Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 53-32 triumph over the Decatur Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Muscle Shoals Trojans (Muscle Shoals, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Hartselle will attempt to move on its 12-12 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 9-5 record after their 60-29 league win over Columbia (Huntsville, AL).

With the defeat, Decatur moves to 12-9 on the year. The Red raiders travel to Cullman (Cullman, AL) to meet the Bearcats in a 6A Area 14 match on Friday, January 12. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 14-8. Cullman won 58-50 in their recent non-league match against Oxford (Oxford, AL)