Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Deshler Tigers (Tuscumbia, AL) and the host Central Wildcats (Florence, AL), saw Deshler's basketball squad overcome Central by a tally of 56-40.

With the victory, Deshler improves its record to 2-6 on the campaign. The Tigers host Wilson (Florence, AL) to confront the Warriors in a 4A Area 16 challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 5-7.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Rogers Pirates (Florence, AL) in a 4A Area 16 challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Central will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 58-55 non-league loss to St. John Paul II (Huntsville, AL).