Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hardin Hornets (Hardin, TX) and the visiting Anahuac Panthers (Anahuac, TX), saw Hardin's basketball squad knock off Anahuac by a tally of 53-33.

With the victory, Hardin improves its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Kountze (Kountze, TX) to play the Lions in a 3A Region III District 22 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 21-4. Kountze won 66-38 in their recent league challenge against Buna (Buna, TX)

Next up, the Panthers play the Warren Warriors (Warren, TX) in a 3A Region III District 22 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Anahuac will attempt to improve on its 16-12 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 40-38 league loss to East Chambers (Winnie, TX).