Martin Tigers (Laredo, TX) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX), 35-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Martin upgrades its record to 14-16 on the season. The Tigers host Palmview (La Joya, TX) to play the Lobos in a 5A Region IV District 30 bout on Friday, January 19. The Lobos go into the bout with a record of 25-5. Palmview won 54-51 in their recent league game against Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX)

With the defeat, Nixon moves to 23-9 on the year. The Mustangs host Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX) to face the Rattlers in a 5A Region IV District 30 game on Friday, January 19. The Rattlers enter the game with a record of 18-11. Rio Grande City lost 54-51 in their recent league game against Palmview (La Joya, TX)