Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Eustace Bulldogs (Eustace, TX) and the visiting Mildred Eagles (Corsicana, TX), saw Eustace's basketball squad hold off Mildred by a count of 45-44.

With the victory, Eustace upgrades its record to 6-17 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Palmer (Palmer, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Region III District 18 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 13-4.

Next up, the Eagles play the Rice Bulldogs (Rice, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 challenge, on Monday, January 16. Mildred will attempt to upgrade on its 8-14 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 3-14 record after their 80-27 league loss to Scurry-Rosser (Scurry, TX).