The Salado Eagles ran past the host China Spring Cougars basketball team by a final score of 58-38 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the La Vega Pirates (Waco, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 game, on Tuesday, January 23. Salado will attempt to move on its 16-11 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 23-8 record after their 111-35 league win over Gatesville (Gatesville, TX).

With the defeat, China Spring moves to 8-20 on the year. The Cougars travel to Connally (Waco, TX) to face the Cadets in a 4A Region III District 23 game on Tuesday, January 23. The Cadets enter the game with a record of 20-9. Connally won 45-26 in their recent league game against Robinson (Robinson, TX)