Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys (Falfurrias, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting San Diego Vaqueros (San Diego, TX), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Falfurrias upgrades its record to 22-2 on the campaign. The Fightin' Jerseys travel to London (Corpus Christi, TX) to play the Pirates in a 3A Region IV District 30 bout on Tuesday, January 16. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 14-11. London won 80-44 in their recent league bout against Banquete (Banquete, TX)

Next up, the Vaqueros play the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions (Kingsville, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 30 bout, on Wednesday, January 17. San Diego will attempt to upgrade on its 19-6 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 13-9 record after their 78-30 league win over Hebbronville (Hebbronville, TX).