The Pearsall Mavericks basketball squad (Pearsall, TX), was nudged 45-41 in Friday's league battle with the host Pleasanton Eagles (Pleasanton, TX)

With the victory, Pleasanton advances its record to 10-12 on the year. The Eagles travel to Floresville (Floresville, TX) to meet the Tigers/Jaguars in a 4A Region IV District 27 battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Tigers/Jaguars enter the battle with a record of 13-12. Floresville won 57-43 in their recent league battle against Carrizo Springs (Carrizo Springs, TX)

The Mavericks now own a 1-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Devine for a 4A Region IV District 27 battle on Tuesday, January 7. Pearsall will meet a Warhorses squad coming off a 56-25 league win over Somerset (Somerset, TX). The Warhorses record now stands at 17-9.