Dripping Springs Tigers (Dripping Springs, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Akins Eagles (Austin, TX), 51-40 in a league match.

With the victory, Dripping Springs upgrades its record to 16-10 on the year. The Tigers host Austin (Austin, TX) to face the Maroons in a 6A Region IV District 26 match on Friday, January 17. The Maroons enter the match with a record of 6-18. Austin lost 59-48 in their recent league match against Del Valle (Del Valle, TX)

The Eagles now sport a 11-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Westlake for a 6A Region IV District 26 match on Friday, January 17. Akins will face a Chaparrals squad coming off a 57-50 league win over Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs, TX). The Chaparrals record now stands at 18-6.