Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Gunter Tigers (Gunter, TX) and the host Pottsboro Cardinals (Pottsboro, TX), saw Gunter's basketball squad hold off Pottsboro by a count of 63-61.

With the victory, Gunter upgrades its record to 12-9 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Bells (Bells, TX) to play the Panthers in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 18-5. Bells lost 48-41 in their recent league challenge against Pottsboro (Pottsboro, TX)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Blue Ridge Tigers (Blue Ridge, TX) in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Pottsboro will attempt to upgrade on its 12-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 16-8 record after their 64-56 league loss to Bonham (Bonham, TX).