The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the La Feria Lions (La Feria, TX) and the host Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX), observed La Feria's basketball team overwhelm Grulla by a score of 62-40.

The Lions (18-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Hidalgo (Hidalgo, TX). The Pirates come into the 4A Region IV District 32 challenge with a 11-15 record.

In their next game, the Gators battle the Port Isabel Tarpons (Port Isabel, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge, on Tuesday, January 28. Grulla will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record.