Luverne Tigers (Luverne, AL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Elba Tigers (Elba, AL), 45-34 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Luverne upgrades its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Tigers host Pleasant Home (Andalusia, AL) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 5. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Pleasant Home lost 49-28 in their recent non-league bout against Brantley (Brantley, AL)

Next up, the Tigers play the Houston County Lions (Columbia, AL) in a 1A Area 2 bout, on Thursday, January 5. Elba will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 31-22 non-league loss to Northside Methodist Academy (Dothan, AL).