Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hondo Owls (Hondo, TX) and the host Natalia Mustangs (Natalia, TX), saw Hondo's basketball squad knock off Natalia by a count of 48-39.

With the victory, Hondo upgrades its record to 16-8 on the campaign. The Owls travel to Cotulla (Cotulla, TX) to play the Cowboys in a 3A Region IV District 28 challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. Cotulla won 45-9 in their recent league challenge against Dilley (Dilley, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Lytle Pirates (Lytle, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 28 challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Natalia will attempt to upgrade on its 10-18 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 21-7 record after their 62-35 league win over Crystal City (Crystal City, TX).