Deshler Tigers (Tuscumbia, AL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Russellville Golden Tigers (Russellville, AL), 89-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Deshler upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Tigers host Central (Florence, AL) to play the Wildcats in a 4A Area 16 bout on Friday, December 9. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 0-4. Central lost 52-37 in their recent league bout against Wilson (Florence, AL)

Next up, the Golden Tigers play the Haleyville Lions (Haleyville, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 6. Russellville will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 58-36 non-league loss to Hackleburg (Hackleburg, AL).