The Joshua Owls basketball squad (Joshua, TX), was nudged 51-48 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Mansfield Summit Jaguars (Arlington, TX)

With the victory, Mansfield Summit advances its record to 17-4 on the year. The Jaguars host Burleson (Burleson, TX) to meet the Elks in a 5A Region I District 8 battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Elks enter the battle with a record of 7-16. Burleson lost 47-25 in their recent league battle against Cleburne (Cleburne, TX)

The Owls now own a 12-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Seguin for a 5A Region I District 8 battle on Tuesday, January 7.