In Friday's league match, the host Spurger Pirates basketball team scored a decisive 76-17 triumph over the Goodrich Hornets.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 28 match, on Wednesday, January 17. Spurger will attempt to move on its 12-8 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 65-53 league win over Burkeville (Burkeville, TX).

With the defeat, Goodrich moves to 0-13 on the year. The Hornets host Zavalla (Zavalla, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 1A Region IV District 28 match on Wednesday, January 17. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 2-13. Zavalla lost 62-61 in their recent league match against High Island (High Island, TX)