Lorena Leopards (Lorena, TX) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX), 37-36 in a league match.

With the victory, Lorena advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Leopards host La Vega (Waco, TX) to face the Pirates in a 4A Region III District 23 match on Friday, January 17. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 21-6. La Vega won 94-22 in their recent league match against Connally (Waco, TX)

The Cougars now own a 14-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Robinson for a 4A Region III District 23 match on Friday, January 17. China Spring will face a Rockets squad coming off a 35-30 league win over Gatesville (Gatesville, TX). The Rockets record now stands at 13-9.