Apple Springs Eagles (Apple Springs, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Laneville Yellowjackets (Laneville, TX), 45-42 in a league match.

With the victory, Apple Springs advances its record to 1-17 on the year. The Eagles travel to Broaddus (Broaddus, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region IV District 27 match on Tuesday, January 14. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 22-4. Broaddus won 51-21 in their recent league match against Zavalla (Zavalla, TX)

The Yellowjackets now own a 2-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Kennard for a 1A Region IV District 27 match on Tuesday, January 14. Laneville will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 37-18 league win over Centerville (Groveton, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 4-11.