Richards Panthers (Richards, TX) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Dime Box Longhorns (Dime Box, TX), 38-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Richards upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Panthers host McDade (McDade, TX) to clash with the Bulldogs in a 1A Region IV District 29 bout on Friday, January 19. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 7-7. McDade won 2-0 in their recent league bout against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the Longhorns clash with the North Zulch Bulldogs (North Zulch, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 29 bout, on Friday, January 19. Dime Box will attempt to upgrade on its 6-13 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 12-5 record after their 50-30 league win over Fayetteville (Fayetteville, TX).