The Lovelady Lions basketball squad (Lovelady, TX), was outscored 69-51 in Friday's league battle with the host Grapeland Sandies (Grapeland, TX)

With the victory, Grapeland advances its record to 13-2 on the year. The Sandies host Latexo (Latexo, TX) to meet the Tigers in a 2A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 14-11. Latexo won 81-30 in their recent league battle against Groveton (Groveton, TX)

The Lions now own a 7-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Centerville for a 2A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, January 14. Lovelady will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 67-46 league win over Leon (Jewett, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 8-9.