In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Hemphill Hornets basketball team scored a tight 26-25 triumph over the Newton Eagles.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Huntington Red Devils (Huntington, TX) in a 3A Region III District 21 match, on Friday, January 27. Hemphill will attempt to better on its 3-14 season record. The Red Devils enter the match with a 22-6 record after their 63-51 league win over Pollok Central (Pollok, TX).

With the defeat, Newton moves to 1-6 on the year. The Eagles travel to Pineywoods Community Academy (Lufkin, TX) to meet the Timberwolves in a 3A Region III District 21 match on Friday, January 27. The Timberwolves enter the match with a record of 15-8. Pineywoods Community Academy won 48-33 in their recent league match against Woodville (Woodville, TX)