The Sterling Rangers basketball team (Baytown, TX), was overwhelmed 72-29 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Barbers Hill Eagles (Mt. Belvieu, TX)

The Eagles now possess a 25-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Port Neches-Groves for a 5A Region III District 17 battle on Friday, February 2. Barbers Hill will battle a Indians team coming off a 57-31 league loss to Port Arthur Memorial (Port Arthur, TX). The Indians record now stands at 12-23.

The Rangers (8-16) will now prepare for their battle against Goose Creek Memorial (Baytown, TX). The Patriots come into the 5A Region III District 17 battle with a 12-14 record. In their last battle, Goose Creek Memorial was overwhelmed by Crosby (Crosby, TX), 49-35, in a league battle.