The Mercedes Tigers basketball squad (Mercedes, TX), was outscored 54-39 in Friday's league battle with the host Harlingen South Hawks (Harlingen, TX)

With the victory, Harlingen South advances its record to 12-12 on the year. The Hawks travel to Edcouch-Elsa (Edcouch, TX) to meet the Yellowjackets in a 5A Region IV District 32 battle on Monday, January 20. The Yellowjackets enter the battle with a record of 10-9. Edcouch-Elsa lost 59-44 in their recent league battle against Weslaco East (Weslaco, TX)

The Tigers now own a 9-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Donna North for a 5A Region IV District 32 battle on Tuesday, January 21. Mercedes will meet a Chiefs squad coming off a 76-47 league loss to Porter (Brownsville, TX). The Chiefs record now stands at 2-22.