Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Akins Eagles (Austin, TX) and the visiting Austin Maroons (Austin, TX), saw Akins's basketball squad hold off Austin by a tally of 51-49.

With the victory, Akins improves its record to 13-16 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Bowie (Austin, TX) to confront the Bulldogs in a 6A Region IV District 26 challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 20-8. Bowie won 55-53 in their recent league challenge against Johnson (Buda, TX)

Next up, the Maroons confront the Westlake Chaparrals (Austin, TX) in a 6A Region IV District 26 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Austin will attempt to improve on its 7-18 season record. The Chaparrals come into the challenge with a 22-7 record after their 55-34 league win over Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs, TX).