The De Leon Bearcats routed the host Hico Tigers basketball team by a final score of 67-27 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Bearcats face the Tolar Rattlers (Tolar, TX) in a 2A Region II District 11 game, on Friday, January 6. De Leon will attempt to move on its 5-15 season record.

With the defeat, Hico moves to 3-15 on the year. The Tigers travel to Poolville (Poolville, TX) to face the Monarchs in a 2A Region II District 11 game on Friday, January 6. The Monarchs enter the game with a record of 14-10. Poolville won 82-34 in their recent league game against Santo (Santo, TX)