The Leon Cougars basketball squad (Jewett, TX), was outscored 69-55 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX)

With the victory, Latexo advances its record to 15-13 on the year. The Tigers host Lovelady (Lovelady, TX) to meet the Lions in a 2A Region III District 20 battle on Friday, January 24. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 7-14.

The Cougars now own a 5-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Normangee for a 2A Region III District 20 battle on Friday, January 24. Leon will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 63-55 league win over Centerville (Centerville, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 22-3.