Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Floydada Whirlwinds (Floydada, TX) and the host Sudan Hornets (Sudan, TX), saw Floydada's basketball squad hold off Sudan by a tally of 66-65.

With the victory, Floydada improves its record to 20-3 on the campaign. The Whirlwinds host New Deal (New Deal, TX) to play the Lions in a 2A Region I District 4 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 20-9. New Deal won 85-18 in their recent league challenge against Lockney (Lockney, TX)

Next up, the Hornets play the Ralls Jackrabbits (Ralls, TX) in a 2A Region I District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Sudan will attempt to improve on its 18-7 season record. The Jackrabbits come into the challenge with a 3-19 record after their 78-24 league loss to Hale Center (Hale Center, TX).