Crandall Pirates (Crandall, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Kaufman Lions (Kaufman, TX), 81-55 in a league match.

With the victory, Crandall advances its record to 7-13 on the year. The Pirates travel to Midlothian (Midlothian, TX) to face the Panthers in a 5A Region II District 15 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 14-8. Midlothian won 58-44 in their recent league match against Corsicana (Corsicana, TX)

The Lions now own a 5-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Terrell for a 5A Region II District 15 match on Tuesday, January 7. Kaufman will face a Tigers squad coming off a 58-44 league loss to Midlothian Heritage (Midlothian, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 9-13.