Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Grapeland Sandies (Grapeland, TX) and the host Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX), saw Grapeland's basketball squad wallop Latexo by a tally of 96-52.

With the victory, Grapeland improves its record to 17-8 on the campaign. The Sandies host Lovelady (Lovelady, TX) to confront the Lions in a 2A Region III District 20 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Lovelady won 57-29 in their recent league challenge against Leon (Jewett, TX)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Centerville Tigers (Centerville, TX) in a 2A Region III District 20 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Latexo will attempt to improve on its 9-13 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 65-45 league win over Groveton (Groveton, TX).