Hudson Hornets (Lufkin, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Center Roughriders (Center, TX), 53-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Hudson upgrades its record to 11-18 on the year. The Hornets host Bullard (Bullard, TX) to face the Panthers in a 4A Region III District 17 match on Friday, January 24. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 17-11. Bullard won 49-47 in their recent league match against Rusk (Rusk, TX)

The Roughriders now sport a 8-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Madisonville for a 4A Region III District 17 match on Friday, January 24. Center will play a Mustangs team coming off a 41-37 league loss to Palestine (Palestine, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 15-10.