In Friday's league match, the host MacArthur Brahmas basketball team scored a tight 54-51 triumph over the Highlands Owls.

In their next game, the Brahmas face the Brackenridge Eagles (San Antonio, TX) in a 5A Region IV District 27 match, on Friday, January 19. MacArthur will attempt to move on its 12-13 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 12-16 record after their 49-38 league loss to Alamo Heights (San Antonio, TX).

With the defeat, Highlands moves to 8-16 on the year. The Owls host Sam Houston (San Antonio, TX) to face the Hurricanes in a 5A Region IV District 27 match on Friday, January 19. The Hurricanes enter the match with a record of 3-17.