Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Barbers Hill Eagles (Mt. Belvieu, TX) and the host Crosby Cougars (Crosby, TX), saw Barbers Hill's basketball squad hold off Crosby by a tally of 46-43.

With the victory, Barbers Hill improves its record to 21-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Lee (Baytown, TX) to play the Ganders in a 5A Region III District 17 challenge on Friday, January 19. The Ganders come into the challenge with a record of 5-20.

Next up, the Cougars play the Sterling Rangers (Baytown, TX) in a 5A Region III District 17 challenge, on Friday, January 19. Crosby will attempt to improve on its 16-11 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 48-31 league win over Nederland (Nederland, TX).