Poteet Pirates (Mesquite, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Samuell Spartans (Dallas, TX), 45-41 in a league match.

With the victory, Poteet upgrades its record to 13-14 on the year. The Pirates host Wilson (Dallas, TX) to face the Wildcats in a 5A Region II District 14 match on Friday, January 31. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 16-14. Wilson won 73-30 in their recent league match against Spruce (Dallas, TX)

The Spartans now sport a 1-27 record. They put it on the line next when they host Adams for a 5A Region II District 14 match on Friday, January 31. Samuell will face a Cougars squad coming off a 72-23 league loss to North Mesquite (Mesquite, TX). The Cougars record now stands at 6-20.