The Manvel Mavericks basketball squad (Manvel, TX), was nudged 56-51 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Pasadena Memorial Mavericks (Pasadena, TX)

With the victory, Pasadena Memorial advances its record to 15-11 on the year. The Mavericks host Dawson (Pearland, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 6A Region III District 22 battle on Friday, January 17. The Eagles enter the battle with a record of 15-12. Dawson won 50-37 in their recent league battle against Dobie (Houston, TX)

The Mavericks now own a 12-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pearland for a 6A Region III District 22 battle on Wednesday, January 22.