The Lubbock Westerners basketball squad (Lubbock, TX), was crushed 72-36 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Monterey Plainsmen (Lubbock, TX)

With the victory, Monterey advances its record to 28-4 on the year. The Plainsmen host Tascosa (Amarillo, TX) to meet the Rebels in a 5A Region I District 3 battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Rebels enter the battle with a record of 26-3. Tascosa won 68-34 in their recent league battle against Lubbock (Lubbock, TX)

The Westerners now own a 12-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Amarillo for a 5A Region I District 3 battle on Tuesday, January 21. Lubbock will meet a Sandies squad coming off a 95-23 league win over Caprock (Amarillo, TX). The Sandies record now stands at 25-4.