The Connally Cadets basketball squad (Waco, TX), was nudged 54-53 in Friday's league battle with the host Lorena Leopards (Lorena, TX)

With the victory, Lorena advances its record to 12-13 on the year. The Leopards travel to China Spring (China Spring, TX) to meet the Cougars in a 4A Region III District 23 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 11-12. China Spring lost 58-43 in their recent league battle against Gatesville (Gatesville, TX)

The Cadets now own a 14-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to La Vega for a 4A Region III District 23 battle on Tuesday, January 14. Connally will meet a Pirates squad coming off a 47-43 league win over Robinson (Robinson, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 8-2.