Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Meridian Yellowjackets (Meridian, TX) and the host Morgan Eagles (Morgan, TX), saw Meridian's basketball squad hold off Morgan by a tally of 48-42.

With the victory, Meridian improves its record to 15-7 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Walnut Springs (Walnut Springs, TX) to play the Hornets in a 1A Region III District 20 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 2-6. Walnut Springs won 42-32 in their recent league challenge against Kopperl (Kopperl, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Iredell Dragons (Iredell, TX) in a 1A Region III District 20 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Morgan will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record.