In Friday's league match, the host Neches Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 84-46 triumph over the Centerville Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Martinsville Pirates (Martinsville, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 27 game, on Tuesday, January 23. Neches will attempt to move on its 14-9 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 16-7 record after their 36-30 league win over Slocum (Elkhart, TX).

With the defeat, Centerville moves to 5-16 on the year. The Bulldogs host Laneville (Laneville, TX) to face the Yellowjackets in a 1A Region IV District 27 game on Tuesday, January 23. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a record of 16-12. Laneville won 72-44 in their recent league game against Kennard (Kennard, TX)