Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Salado Eagles (Salado, TX) and the visiting Robinson Rockets (Robinson, TX), saw Salado's basketball squad hold off Robinson by a tally of 57-54.

With the victory, Salado improves its record to 8-17 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Gatesville (Gatesville, TX) to confront the Hornets in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 21-4. Gatesville lost 63-47 in their recent league challenge against Connally (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Rockets confront the China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Robinson will attempt to improve on its 6-16 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 15-10 record after their 51-47 league loss to La Vega (Waco, TX).