Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Westwood Panthers (Palestine, TX) and the host Buffalo Bison (Buffalo, TX), saw Westwood's basketball squad hold off Buffalo by a tally of 56-53.

With the victory, Westwood improves its record to 7-14 on the campaign. The Panthers host Elkhart (Elkhart, TX) to confront the Elks in a 3A Region III District 20 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Elks come into the challenge with a record of 7-22. Elkhart lost 70-18 in their recent league challenge against Mexia (Mexia, TX)

Next up, the Bison confront the Groesbeck Goats (Groesbeck, TX) in a 3A Region III District 20 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Buffalo will attempt to improve on its 12-16 season record. The Goats come into the challenge with a 15-12 record after their 68-49 league win over Teague (Teague, TX).