Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Goodrich Hornets (Goodrich, TX) and the visiting Spurger Pirates (Spurger, TX), saw Goodrich's basketball squad hold off Spurger by a tally of 44-41.

With the victory, Goodrich improves its record to 4-12 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Zavalla (Zavalla, TX) to confront the Eagles in a 1A Region IV District 28 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 6-6.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 28 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Spurger will attempt to improve on its 7-14 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 83-8 league win over Burkeville (Burkeville, TX).