The Kaufman Lions basketball squad (Kaufman, TX), was nudged 58-57 in Friday's league battle with the host Midlothian Heritage Jaguars (Midlothian, TX)

With the victory, Midlothian Heritage advances its record to 16-10 on the year. The Jaguars host Midlothian (Midlothian, TX) to meet the Panthers in a 5A Region II District 15 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 16-8. Midlothian won 66-41 in their recent league battle against Terrell (Terrell, TX)

The Lions now own a 6-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Ennis for a 5A Region II District 15 battle on Tuesday, January 14. Kaufman will meet a Lions squad coming off a 56-50 league loss to Corsicana (Corsicana, TX). The Lions record now stands at 10-15.