The Fossil Ridge Panthers basketball squad (Keller, TX), was nudged 55-52 in Friday's league battle with the host Aledo Bearcats (Aledo, TX)

With the victory, Aledo advances its record to 18-11 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Saginaw (Saginaw, TX) to meet the Rough Riders in a 5A Region I District 5 battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Rough Riders enter the battle with a record of 13-15. Saginaw lost 48-17 in their recent league battle against Brewer (Fort Worth, TX)

The Panthers now own a 20-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chisholm Trail for a 5A Region I District 5 battle on Tuesday, January 28. Fossil Ridge will meet a Rangers squad coming off a 56-34 league loss to Aledo (Aledo, TX). The Rangers record now stands at 11-13.