Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Longview Lobos (Longview, TX) and the visiting Marshall Mavericks (Marshall, TX), saw Longview's basketball squad hold off Marshall by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Longview improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Lobos travel to Whitehouse (Whitehouse, TX) to confront the Wildcats in a 5A Region II District 15 challenge on Friday, January 6. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Whitehouse won 51-47 in their recent league challenge against Texas (Texarkana, TX)

Next up, the Mavericks confront the Tyler Lions (Tyler, TX) in a 5A Region II District 15 challenge, on Friday, January 6. Marshall will attempt to improve on its 11-13 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 61-46 league win over Pine Tree (Longview, TX).