The Natalia Mustangs basketball team (Natalia, TX), was nudged 43-40 in Friday's league battle with the host Cotulla Cowboys (Cotulla, TX)

The Cowboys now possess a 7-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Crystal City for a 3A Region IV District 28 battle on Tuesday, January 17. Cotulla will confront a Javelinas team coming off a 58-37 non-league win over Poteet (Poteet, TX). The Javelinas record now stands at 12-12.

The Mustangs (3-14) will now prepare for their battle against Dilley (Dilley, TX). The Wolves come into the 3A Region IV District 28 battle with a 4-16 record. In their last battle, Dilley was nudged by Lytle (Lytle, TX), 109-55, in a league battle.