Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hondo Owls (Hondo, TX) and the visiting Natalia Mustangs (Natalia, TX), saw Hondo's basketball squad overcome Natalia by a tally of 58-40.

With the victory, Hondo improves its record to 22-7 on the campaign. The Owls host Cotulla (Cotulla, TX) to confront the Cowboys in a 3A Region IV District 28 challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 18-6. Cotulla won 56-24 in their recent league challenge against Dilley (Dilley, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Lytle Pirates (Lytle, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 28 challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Natalia will attempt to improve on its 7-21 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 19-10 record after their 92-63 league win over Crystal City (Crystal City, TX).