The China Spring Cougars tipped the host Salado Eagles basketball team by a final score of 55-48 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Connally Cadets (Waco, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 game, on Tuesday, January 24. China Spring will attempt to move on its 17-10 season record. The Cadets enter the game with a 20-4 record after their 86-37 league win over Robinson (Robinson, TX).

With the defeat, Salado moves to 8-19 on the year. The Eagles travel to La Vega (Waco, TX) to face the Pirates in a 4A Region III District 23 game on Tuesday, January 24. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 14-10. La Vega lost 53-52 in their recent league game against Gatesville (Gatesville, TX)