Ponder Lions (Ponder, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Whitesboro Bearcats (Whitesboro, TX), 56-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Ponder advances its record to 23-4 on the year. The Lions host Valley View (Valley View, TX) to face the Eagles in a 3A Region II District 10 challenge on Friday, January 24. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 6-21. Valley View won 31-28 in their recent league challenge against Callisburg (Gainesville, TX)

In their next game, the Bearcats encounter the Pilot Point Bearcats (Pilot Point, TX) in a 3A Region II District 10 challenge, on Friday, January 24. Whitesboro will attempt to improve on its 10-16 season record.