The La Vega Pirates tipped the host China Spring Cougars basketball team by a final score of 40-36 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Connally Cadets (Waco, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 game, on Tuesday, January 16. La Vega will attempt to move on its 14-4 season record. The Cadets enter the game with a 10-12 record after their 45-41 league win over Gatesville (Gatesville, TX).

With the defeat, China Spring moves to 12-14 on the year. The Cougars travel to Robinson (Robinson, TX) to face the Rockets in a 4A Region III District 23 game on Tuesday, January 16. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 10-14. Robinson won 67-52 in their recent league game against Salado (Salado, TX)