Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Neches Tigers (Neches, TX) and the host Slocum Mustangs (Elkhart, TX), saw Neches's basketball squad wallop Slocum by a tally of 55-32.

With the victory, Neches improves its record to 15-8 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Laneville (Laneville, TX) to confront the Yellowjackets in a 1A Region IV District 27 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a record of 10-5. Laneville won 53-48 in their recent league challenge against Wells (Wells, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Centerville Bulldogs (Groveton, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 27 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Slocum will attempt to improve on its 3-17 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 51-46 league win over Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX).