In Tuesday's league test, the Troup Tigers (Troup, TX) basketball squad defeated the visiting White Oak Roughnecks (White Oak, TX), by a final score of 45-30.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Sabine Cardinals (Gladewater, TX) in a 3A Region II District 16 test, on Friday, January 17. Troup will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record. The Cardinals come into the test with a 8-14 record after their 63-60 league win over West Rusk (New London, TX).

The Roughnecks (7-17) will now prepare for their test against Tatum (Tatum, TX). The Eagles come into the 3A Region II District 16 test with a 18-2 record. In their last test, Tatum overcame Troup (Troup, TX), 79-50, in a league test.