Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Bel Air Highlanders (El Paso, TX) and the host Parkland Matadors (El Paso, TX), saw Bel Air's basketball squad overcome Parkland by a tally of 59-45.

With the victory, Bel Air improves its record to 10-11 on the campaign. The Highlanders host Horizon (El Paso, TX) to confront the Scorpions in a 5A Region I District 2 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Scorpions come into the challenge with a record of 7-13. Horizon lost 77-44 in their recent league challenge against Ysleta (El Paso, TX)

Next up, the Matadors confront the Hanks Knights (El Paso, TX) in a 5A Region I District 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Parkland will attempt to improve on its 8-14 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 10-13 record after their 56-47 league loss to Del Valle (El Paso, TX).