Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Overton Mustangs (Overton, TX) and the host Cushing Bearkats (Cushing, TX), saw Overton's basketball squad hold off Cushing by a tally of 43-41.

With the victory, Overton improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Carlisle (Price, TX) to confront the Indians in a 2A Region III District 22 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 8-3. Carlisle lost 40-35 in their recent league challenge against New Summerfield (New Summerfield, TX)

Next up, the Bearkats confront the Douglass Indians (Douglass, TX) in a 2A Region III District 22 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Cushing will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 20-3 record after their 69-37 league win over Mt. Enterprise (Mt. Enterprise, TX).