Connally Cadets (Waco, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX), 60-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Connally upgrades its record to 21-4 on the season. The Cadets travel to Salado (Salado, TX) to play the Eagles in a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Friday, January 27. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 8-20. Salado lost 66-32 in their recent league bout against La Vega (Waco, TX)

Next up, the Cougars play the Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 bout, on Friday, January 27. China Spring will attempt to upgrade on its 17-11 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 24-4 record after their 59-57 league win over Robinson (Robinson, TX).