In Thursday's league test, the Deshler Tigers (Tuscumbia, AL) basketball squad got by the visiting Brooks Lions (Killen, AL), by a score of 59-57.

Next, the Tigers clash with the West Point Warriors (Cullman, AL) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 10. Deshler will attempt to improve on its 11-9 season record. The Warriors come into the test with a 16-5 record after their 76-65 league loss to Russellville (Russellville, AL).

The Lions (14-8) will now prepare for their test against Hatton (Town Creek, AL). The Hornets come into the 4A Area 14 test with a 2-15 record. In their last test, Hatton was nipped by Danville (Danville, AL), 62-57, in a non-league test.