Slaton Tigers (Slaton, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Idalou Wildcats (Idalou, TX), 44-32 in a league match.

With the victory, Slaton advances its record to 16-4 on the year. The Tigers host Shallowater (Shallowater, TX) to face the Mustangs in a 3A Region I District 2 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 7-2. Shallowater won 77-27 in their recent league match against Friona (Friona, TX)

The Wildcats now own a 12-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Dimmitt for a 3A Region I District 2 match on Tuesday, January 7.