In Tuesday's league match, the host Hidalgo Pirates basketball team scored a tight 29-28 triumph over the Port Isabel Tarpons.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Raymondville Bearkats (Raymondville, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 match, on Friday, January 14. Hidalgo will attempt to move on its 2-10 season record. The Bearkats enter the match with a 8-5 record after their 50-41 league loss to La Feria (La Feria, TX).

With the defeat, Port Isabel moves to 8-18 on the year. The Tarpons host Rio Hondo (Rio Hondo, TX) to meet the Bobcats in a 4A Region IV District 32 match on Friday, January 14. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 19-7. Rio Hondo won 68-16 in their recent league match against Grulla (Rio Grande City, TX)