Rouse Raiders (Leander, TX) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Hays Hawks (Buda, TX), 72-71 in a league match.

With the victory, Rouse advances its record to 19-9 on the year. The Raiders host Cedar Park (Cedar Park, TX) to face the Timberwolves in a 5A Region IV District 25 match on Friday, January 24. The Timberwolves enter the match with a record of 11-16. Cedar Park lost 51-28 in their recent league match against Leander (Leander, TX)

The Hawks now own a 11-17 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lockhart for a 5A Region IV District 25 match on Friday, January 24. Hays will encounter a Lions team coming off a 63-23 league loss to Liberty Hill (Liberty Hill, TX). The Lions record now stands at 17-12.