Anson Tigers (Anson, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Hamlin Pied Pipers (Hamlin, TX), 40-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Anson upgrades its record to 8-12 on the season. The Tigers host Albany (Albany, TX) to clash with the Lions in a 2A Region II District 10 bout on Friday, January 13. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 4-1. Albany won 56-47 in their recent league bout against Stamford (Stamford, TX)

Next up, the Pied Pipers clash with the Cisco Loboes (Cisco, TX) in a 2A Region II District 10 bout, on Friday, January 13. Hamlin will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Loboes go into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 52-32 league win over Haskell (Haskell, TX).