The Centerville Bulldogs basketball team (Groveton, TX), was overwhelmed 78-35 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Martinsville Pirates (Martinsville, TX)

The Pirates now possess a 16-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Laneville for a 1A Region IV District 27 battle on Friday, January 6. Martinsville will confront a Yellowjackets team coming off a 75-45 league win over Apple Springs (Apple Springs, TX). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 8-4.

The Bulldogs (3-11) will now prepare for their battle against Wells (Wells, TX). The Pirates come into the 1A Region IV District 27 battle with a 6-9 record. In their last battle, Wells was overwhelmed by Neches (Neches, TX), 56-40, in a league battle.