Martinsville Pirates (Martinsville, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Laneville Yellowjackets (Laneville, TX), 2-0 in a league match.

With the victory, Martinsville advances its record to 18-12 on the year. The Pirates host Kennard (Kennard, TX) to face the Tigers in a 1A Region IV District 27 match on Tuesday, January 28. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-13.

The Yellowjackets now own a 2-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Broaddus for a 1A Region IV District 27 match on Tuesday, January 28. Laneville will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 101-8 league win over Centerville (Groveton, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 26-4.