In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Lovejoy Leopards basketball team scored a tight 55-51 triumph over the Sherman Bearcats.

In their next game, the Leopards meet the Denison Yellow Jackets (Denison, TX) in a 5A Region II District 13 match, on Friday, January 27. Lovejoy will attempt to move on its 19-5 season record.

With the defeat, Sherman moves to 9-13 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Melissa (Melissa, TX) to meet the Cardinals in a 5A Region II District 13 match on Friday, January 27. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 16-12. Melissa won 67-39 in their recent league match against Greenville (Greenville, TX)