Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX) and the host Gunter Tigers (Gunter, TX), saw Leonard's basketball squad hold off Gunter by a tally of 55-54.

With the victory, Leonard improves its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Tigers host Blue Ridge (Blue Ridge, TX) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 16-5. Blue Ridge won 56-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Nocona (Nocona, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Howe Bulldogs (Howe, TX) in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Gunter will attempt to improve on its 9-8 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 55-34 league win over Bells (Bells, TX).