Arlington Colts (Arlington, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Martin Warriors (Arlington, TX), 53-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Arlington upgrades its record to 11-15 on the year. The Colts host Haltom (Haltom City, TX) to face the Buffalos in a 6A Region I District 8 match on Tuesday, January 21. The Buffalos enter the match with a record of 6-12.

The Warriors now sport a 16-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lamar for a 6A Region I District 8 match on Tuesday, January 21. Martin will face a Vikings squad coming off a 62-48 league loss to Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, TX). The Vikings record now stands at 8-18.