Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Howe Bulldogs (Howe, TX) and the host Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX), saw Howe's basketball squad overcome Leonard by a tally of 44-30.

With the victory, Howe improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Pottsboro (Pottsboro, TX) to confront the Cardinals in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 19-6.

Next up, the Tigers confront the Bonham Warriors (Bonham, TX) in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Leonard will attempt to improve on its 9-13 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 5-19 record after their 67-34 league loss to Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge, TX).