In Tuesday's league outing, the Blooming Grove Lions (Blooming Grove, TX) basketball squad edged the visiting Eustace Bulldogs (Eustace, TX), by a final score of 39-35.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Palmer Bulldogs (Palmer, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 match, on Friday, January 13. Blooming Grove will attempt to move on its 15-11 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 19-9 record after their 32-29 league loss to Malakoff (Malakoff, TX).

With the defeat, Eustace moves to 10-14 on the year. The Bulldogs host Mildred (Corsicana, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 3A Region III District 18 match on Friday, January 13. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 20-4. Mildred won 42-39 in their recent league match against Scurry-Rosser (Scurry, TX)