The Taft Greyhounds routed the visiting Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys basketball team by a final score of 48-16 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Greyhounds face the Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 29 game, on Friday, January 6. Taft will attempt to move on its 5-19 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 12-12 record after their 38-36 non-league win over Marion (Marion, TX).

With the defeat, Falfurrias moves to 0-6 on the year. The Fightin' jerseys travel to Santa Gertrudis Academy (Kingsville, TX) to face the Lions in a 3A Region IV District 30 game on Friday, January 6. The Lions enter the game with a record of 11-10. Santa Gertrudis Academy won 38-37 in their recent non-league game against San Perlita (San Perlita, TX)