In Tuesday's league test, the Pleasant Grove Hawks (Texarkana, TX) basketball squad got by the host Pittsburg Pirates (Pittsburg, TX), by a score of 54-52.

Next, the Hawks encounter the North Lamar Panthers (Paris, TX) in a 4A Region II District 14 test, on Friday, January 17. Pleasant Grove will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 17-8 record after their 64-50 league win over Bonham (Bonham, TX).

The Pirates (14-12) will now prepare for their test against Paris (Paris, TX). The Wildcats come into the 4A Region II District 14 test with a 15-6 record. In their last test, Paris held off Sulphur Springs (Sulphur Springs, TX), 67-57, in a league test.