Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Lovelady Lions (Lovelady, TX) and the visiting Latexo Tigers (Latexo, TX), saw Lovelady's basketball squad wallop Latexo by a tally of 63-23.

With the victory, Lovelady improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Lions host Groveton (Groveton, TX) to play the Indians in a 2A Region III District 20 challenge on Friday, January 27. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 13-10. Groveton lost 75-37 in their recent league challenge against Grapeland (Grapeland, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Leon Cougars (Jewett, TX) in a 2A Region III District 20 challenge, on Friday, January 27. Latexo will attempt to improve on its 9-16 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-17 record after their 65-42 league loss to Centerville (Centerville, TX).