In Tuesday's league match, the host Fairfield Eagles basketball team scored a good 64-45 triumph over the Franklin Lions.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Mexia Black Cats (Mexia, TX) in a 3A Region III District 20 match, on Friday, January 5. Fairfield will attempt to move on its 20-2 season record. The Black Cats enter the match with a 8-9 record after their 34-30 league win over Elkhart (Elkhart, TX).

With the defeat, Franklin moves to 13-5 on the year. The Lions host Teague (Teague, TX) to meet the Lions in a 3A Region III District 20 match on Friday, January 5. The Lions enter the match with a record of 13-9. Teague lost 43-34 in their recent league match against Groesbeck (Groesbeck, TX)