In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Motley County Matadors basketball team scored a tight 51-45 triumph over the Patton Springs Rangers.

In their next game, the Matadors meet the Guthrie Jaguars (Guthrie, TX) in a 1A Region I District 5 match, on Thursday, January 18. Motley County will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Jaguars enter the match with a 2-10 record after their 78-62 league loss to Paducah (Paducah, TX).

With the defeat, Patton Springs moves to 7-10 on the year. The Rangers travel to Spur (Spur, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region I District 5 match on Thursday, January 18. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 3-10. Spur lost 86-21 in their recent league match against Jayton (Jayton, TX)