Friona Chieftans (Friona, TX) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Dimmitt Bobcats (Dimmitt, TX), 49-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Friona advances its record to 16-11 on the year. The Chieftans host Littlefield (Littlefield, TX) to meet the Wildcats in a 3A Region I District 2 match on Friday, January 17. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 15-10. Littlefield lost 46-44 in their recent league match against Idalou (Idalou, TX)

The Bobcats now own a 9-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Slaton for a 3A Region I District 2 match on Friday, January 17. Dimmitt will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 44-19 league win over Roosevelt (Lubbock, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 12-8.