Fans at Friday's league challenge between the New Waverly Bulldogs (New Waverly, TX) and the visiting Crockett Bulldogs (Crockett, TX), saw New Waverly's basketball squad hold off Crockett by a tally of 57-53.

With the victory, New Waverly improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Trinity (Trinity, TX) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region III District 23 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 1-11.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Anderson-Shiro Fighting Owls (Anderson, TX) in a 3A Region III District 23 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Crockett will attempt to improve on its 13-11 season record. The Fighting Owls come into the challenge with a 13-9 record after their 58-55 league win over Tarkington (Cleveland, TX).