Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (Nixon, TX) and the host Marion Bulldogs (Marion, TX), saw Nixon-Smiley's basketball squad overcome Marion by a tally of 49-39.

With the victory, Nixon-Smiley improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Randolph (Universal City, TX) to confront the Ro-Hawks in a 3A Region IV District 26 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Ro-Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 11-6.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Great Hearts Northern Oaks Griffins (San Antonio, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 26 challenge, on Friday, January 20. Marion will attempt to improve on its 11-14 season record. The Griffins come into the challenge with a 11-14 record after their 87-36 non-league win over Gloria Deo Academy (Bulverde, TX).