Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Cooper Cougars (Abilene, TX) and the visiting Coronado Mustangs (Lubbock, TX), saw Cooper's basketball squad hold off Coronado by a tally of 49-46.

With the victory, Cooper improves its record to 13-9 on the campaign. The Cougars host Cooper (Lubbock, TX) to play the Pirates in a 5A Region I District 4 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 14-10. Cooper won 78-66 in their recent league challenge against Wylie (Abilene, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Monterey Plainsmen (Lubbock, TX) in a 5A Region I District 4 battle, on Tuesday, January 17. Coronado will attempt to improve on its 14-8 season record. The Plainsmen come into the battle with a 16-8 record after their 54-39 league win over Lubbock (Lubbock, TX).