The West Hardin Oilers basketball squad (Saratoga, TX), was nudged 51-45 in Friday's league battle with the host Evadale Rebels (Evadale, TX)

With the victory, Evadale advances its record to 11-12 on the year. The Rebels travel to Sabine Pass (Sabine Pass, TX) to meet the Sharks in a 2A Region IV District 25 battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Sharks enter the battle with a record of 3-8.

The Oilers now own a 4-18 record. They put it on the line next when they host Big Sandy for a 2A Region IV District 25 battle on Tuesday, January 28.