The Chico Dragons basketball squad (Chico, TX), was nudged 52-46 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Slidell Greyhounds (Slidell, TX)

With the victory, Slidell advances its record to 20-8 on the year. The Greyhounds host Lindsay (Lindsay, TX) to meet the Knights in a 2A Region II District 13 battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 20-6. Lindsay lost 63-54 in their recent league battle against Collinsville (Collinsville, TX)

The Dragons now own a 9-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Era for a 2A Region II District 13 battle on Tuesday, January 28. Chico will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 59-20 league win over Alvord (Alvord, TX). The Hornets record now stands at 12-14.