The Mathis Pirates basketball squad (Mathis, TX), was nudged 48-46 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Taft Greyhounds (Taft, TX)

With the victory, Taft advances its record to 15-11 on the year. The Greyhounds travel to Aransas Pass (Aransas Pass, TX) to meet the Panthers in a 3A Region IV District 29 battle on Friday, January 17. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 17-11. Aransas Pass won 53-52 in their recent league battle against George West (George West, TX)

The Pirates now own a 8-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Odem for a 3A Region IV District 29 battle on Friday, January 17.