St. Paul Cardinals (Shiner, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Faith Academy Cougars (Victoria, TX), 44-41 in a league match.

With the victory, St. Paul upgrades its record to 7-3 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Bracken Christian (Bulverde, TX) to face the Warriors in a TAPPS 2A District 6 match on Friday, January 31. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 23-4. Bracken Christian won 50-29 in their recent league match against Sacred Heart (Hallettsville, TX)

The Cougars now sport a 13-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Sacred Heart for a TAPPS 2A District 6 match on Friday, January 31. Faith Academy will face a Indians squad coming off a 50-29 league loss to Bracken Christian (Bulverde, TX). The Indians record now stands at 12-4.