The Mabank Panthers (Mabank, TX) basketball edged the visiting Van Vandals (Van, TX), 70-64 in Friday's league bout.

The Panthers now possess a 12-4 record. They play next when they travel to Lindale for a 4A Region II District 15 bout on Tuesday, January 7. Mabank will play a Eagles team coming off a 40-32 league loss to Canton (Canton, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 9-13.

With the loss, Van falls to 16-7 on the campaign. The Vandals host Lindale (Lindale, TX) to play the Eagles in a 4A Region II District 15 bout on Friday, January 10. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 10-13. Lindale won 68-55 in their recent league bout against Mabank (Mabank, TX)