In Friday's league match, the visiting Union Grove Lions basketball team scored a decisive 46-2 triumph over the Ore City Rebels.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Big Sandy Wildcats (Big Sandy, TX) in a 2A Region III District 21 match, on Tuesday, January 31. Union Grove will attempt to better on its 18-11 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 10-16 record after their 43-13 league win over Ore City (Ore City, TX).

With the defeat, Ore City moves to 4-18 on the year. The Rebels travel to McLeod (McLeod, TX) to meet the Longhorns in a 2A Region III District 21 match on Tuesday, January 31. The Longhorns enter the match with a record of 11-12. McLeod lost 68-44 in their recent league match against Hawkins (Hawkins, TX)