In Friday's league match, the host Malakoff Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 53-24 triumph over the Blooming Grove Lions.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Eustace Bulldogs (Eustace, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 match, on Tuesday, January 30. Malakoff will attempt to better on its 26-3 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 3-17 record after their 83-28 league loss to Rice (Rice, TX).

With the defeat, Blooming Grove moves to 14-15 on the year. The Lions host Mildred (Corsicana, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 3A Region III District 18 match on Tuesday, January 30. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 14-14.