Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Salado Eagles (Salado, TX) and the host Lake Belton Broncos (Temple, TX), saw Salado's basketball squad hold off Lake Belton by a tally of 67-64.

With the victory, Salado improves its record to 20-9 on the campaign. The Eagles host Burnet (Burnet, TX) to confront the Bulldogs in a 4A Region III District 19 challenge on Tuesday, February 1. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 19-10. Burnet won 62-47 in their recent league challenge against Gateway College Preparatory (Georgetown, TX)

Next up, the Broncos confront the Taylor Ducks (Taylor, TX) in a 4A Region III District 19 challenge, on Tuesday, February 1. Lake Belton will attempt to improve on its 15-13 season record. The Ducks come into the challenge with a 10-20 record after their 71-44 league loss to Jarrell (Jarrell, TX).