The China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX) basketball edged the visiting Connally Cadets (Waco, TX), 53-48 in Friday's league bout.

The Cougars now possess a 14-10 record. They play next when they travel to La Vega for a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, January 7. China Spring will play a Pirates team coming off a 88-17 league win over Gatesville (Gatesville, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 18-6.

With the loss, Connally falls to 5-16 on the campaign. The Cadets host Robinson (Robinson, TX) to play the Rockets in a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, January 7. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 11-8. Robinson lost 41-30 in their recent league bout against Lorena (Lorena, TX)