Texas High School Basketball - Nixon nips Martin
January 17, 2023: Laredo, TX 78043 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX) and the visiting Martin Tigers (Laredo, TX), saw Nixon's basketball squad hold off Martin by a tally of 46-42.
With the victory, Nixon improves its record to 23-9 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX) to play the Rattlers in a 5A Region IV District 30 challenge on Friday, January 20. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a record of 20-10. Rio Grande City won 46-40 in their recent league challenge against Palmview (La Joya, TX)
Next up, the Tigers play the Palmview Lobos (La Joya, TX) in a 5A Region IV District 30 challenge, on Friday, January 20. Martin will attempt to improve on its 12-15 season record. The Lobos come into the challenge with a 17-8 record after their 46-40 league loss to Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX).