In Tuesday's league match, the host Crosby Cougars basketball team scored a tight 58-56 triumph over the Nederland Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (Baytown, TX) in a 5A Region III District 17 match, on Friday, January 6. Crosby will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 10-12 record after their 67-65 league win over Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, TX).

With the defeat, Nederland moves to 10-10 on the year. The Bulldogs host Lee (Baytown, TX) to meet the Ganders in a 5A Region III District 17 match on Friday, January 6. The Ganders enter the match with a record of 11-8. Lee won 48-32 in their recent league match against Port Neches-Groves (Port Neches, TX)