The Martinsville Pirates routed the host Kennard Tigers basketball team by a final score of 53-12 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Apple Springs Eagles (Apple Springs, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 27 game, on Tuesday, January 17. Martinsville will attempt to move on its 10-11 season record.

With the defeat, Kennard moves to 0-12 on the year. The Tigers host Wells (Wells, TX) to face the Pirates in a 1A Region IV District 27 game on Tuesday, January 17. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 6-10. Wells lost 35-34 in their recent league game against Martinsville (Martinsville, TX)