The Central Lions basketball squad (Hayneville, AL), was nudged 42-35 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Ellwood Christian Eagles (Selma, AL)

With the victory, Ellwood Christian advances its record to 1-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Maplesville (Maplesville, AL) to meet the Red Devils in a 1A Area 7 contest on Tuesday, December 16. The Red Devils come into the contest with a record of 1-1. Maplesville lost 57-40 in their recent non-league contest against Dallas County (Plantersville, AL)

In their next game, the Lions battle the Calhoun Tigers (Letohatchee, AL) in a 2A Area 5 contest, on Friday, December 12. Central will attempt to better on its 0-6 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 59-54 non-league loss to Keith (Orrville, AL).