Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Athens Hornets (Athens, TX) and the host Lindale Eagles (Lindale, TX), saw Athens's basketball squad overcome Lindale by a tally of 55-44.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 12-13 on the campaign. The Hornets host Canton (Canton, TX) to confront the Eagles in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 13-12.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Canton Eagles (Canton, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge, on Wednesday, January 17. Lindale will attempt to improve on its 9-10 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 13-12 record after their 52-37 league win over Van (Van, TX).