Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Italy Gladiators (Italy, TX) and the host Frost Polar Bears (Frost, TX), saw Italy's basketball squad knock off Frost by a tally of 55-45.

With the victory, Italy improves its record to 16-11 on the campaign. The Gladiators host Hamilton (Hamilton, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 12-12. Hamilton lost 58-36 in their recent league challenge against Rio Vista (Rio Vista, TX)

Next up, the Polar Bears play the Itasca Wampus Cats (Itasca, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Frost will attempt to improve on its 11-17 season record. The Wampus Cats come into the challenge with a 18-7 record after their 54-38 league win over Valley Mills (Valley Mills, TX).