Southside Cardinals (San Antonio, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Medina Valley Panthers (Castroville, TX), 51-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Southside upgrades its record to 6-15 on the season. The Cardinals host South San Antonio (San Antonio, TX) to play the Bobcats in a 5A Region IV District 28 bout on Friday, January 20. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 16-9. South San Antonio won 41-39 in their recent league bout against McCollum (San Antonio, TX)

Next up, the Panthers play the Non Varsity Opponent (, ) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 20. Medina Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 6-17 season record. The go into the bout with a 91-187 record after their 78-49 non-league loss to Scammon Bay (Scammon Bay, AK).