Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Salado Eagles (Salado, TX) and the host Connally Cadets (Waco, TX), saw Salado's basketball squad hold off Connally by a tally of 43-37.

With the victory, Salado improves its record to 16-9 on the campaign. The Eagles host Robinson (Robinson, TX) to confront the Rockets in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Rockets come into the challenge with a record of 10-16. Robinson lost 73-28 in their recent league challenge against La Vega (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Cadets confront the Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge, on Friday, January 13. Connally will attempt to improve on its 18-7 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 8-14 record after their 49-21 league loss to China Spring (China Spring, TX).