In Friday's league outing, the Sterling Rangers (Baytown, TX) basketball squad beat the visiting Port Neches-Groves Indians (Port Neches, TX), by a count of 61-53.

The Rangers (6-17) will now prepare for their match against Nederland (Nederland, TX). The Bulldogs enter the 5A Region III District 17 match with a 14-6 record. In their last match, Nederland lost by Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, TX), 55-51, in a league match.

With the defeat, Port Neches-Groves moves to 13-11 on the year. The Indians host Goose Creek Memorial (Baytown, TX) to meet the Patriots in a 5A Region III District 17 match on Wednesday, January 17. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 10-15. Goose Creek Memorial won 57-45 in their recent league match against Lee (Baytown, TX)