Johnson Jaguars (Buda, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Dripping Springs Tigers (Dripping Springs, TX), 53-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Johnson upgrades its record to 11-12 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Austin (Austin, TX) to play the Maroons in a 6A Region IV District 26 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Maroons come into the bout with a record of 24-3. Austin won 48-29 in their recent league bout against Bowie (Austin, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Akins Eagles (Austin, TX) in a 6A Region IV District 26 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Dripping Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 10-11 season record.