The MacArthur Cardinals basketball squad (Irving, TX), was nudged 55-51 in Saturday's league battle with the visiting Richardson Eagles (Richardson, TX)

With the victory, Richardson advances its record to 18-7 on the year. The Eagles host Berkner (Richardson, TX) to meet the Rams in a 6A Region I District 7 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Rams enter the battle with a record of 15-10. Berkner won 67-65 in their recent league game against Pearce (Richardson, TX)

With the loss, MacArthur falls to 4-19 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Nimitz (Irving, TX) to play the Vikings in a 6A Region I District 7 game on Tuesday, January 14. The Vikings go into the game with a record of 5-11.