Maud Cardinals (Maud, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Clarksville Tigers (Clarksville, TX), 48-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Maud upgrades its record to 8-9 on the season. The Cardinals host Detroit (Detroit, TX) to clash with the Eagles in a 2A Region II District 16 bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-12. Detroit lost 47-9 in their recent league game against Harts Bluff (Mt. Pleasant, TX)

With the defeat, Clarksville moves to 11-10 on the year. The Tigers host Bowie (Simms, TX) to face the Pirates in a 2A Region II District 16 game on Friday, January 27. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 11-2. Bowie won 64-30 in their recent league game against Harts Bluff (Mt. Pleasant, TX)