In Tuesday's league match, the host Venus Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 63-60 triumph over the Life Waxahachie Mustangs.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Ferris Yellowjackets (Ferris, TX) in a 4A Region II District 10 match, on Friday, January 5. Venus will attempt to move on its 19-6 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the match with a 7-14 record after their 67-55 non-league loss to Artesia (Artesia, NM).

With the defeat, Life Waxahachie moves to 10-9 on the year. The Mustangs host Hillsboro (Hillsboro, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 4A Region II District 10 match on Friday, January 5. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 16-7. Hillsboro lost 49-35 in their recent league match against Alvarado (Alvarado, TX)