Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Rouse Raiders (Leander, TX) and the host Leander Lions (Leander, TX), saw Rouse's basketball squad hold off Leander by a tally of 33-31.

With the victory, Rouse improves its record to 14-14 on the campaign. The Raiders host Liberty Hill (Liberty Hill, TX) to confront the Panthers in a 5A Region IV District 25 challenge on Friday, January 19. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 28-1. Liberty Hill won 43-39 in their recent league challenge against Cedar Park (Cedar Park, TX)

Next up, the Lions confront the Hays Hawks (Buda, TX) in a 5A Region IV District 25 challenge, on Friday, January 19. Leander will attempt to improve on its 10-17 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 22-8 record after their 63-23 league win over Lockhart (Lockhart, TX).