Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hico Tigers (Hico, TX) and the visiting Santo Wildcats (Santo, TX), saw Hico's basketball squad hold off Santo by a tally of 40-36.

With the victory, Hico improves its record to 9-12 on the campaign. The Tigers host Tolar (Tolar, TX) to confront the Rattlers in a 2A Region II District 11 challenge on Friday, January 19. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a record of 6-12.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Tolar Rattlers (Tolar, TX) in a 2A Region II District 11 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Santo will attempt to improve on its 7-16 season record. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 33-30 league loss to Lipan (Lipan, TX).