In Tuesday's league match, the host Connally Cadets basketball team scored a tight 68-65 triumph over the Gatesville Hornets.

In their next game, the Cadets meet the La Vega Pirates (Waco, TX) in a 4A Region III District 23 match, on Friday, February 3. Connally will attempt to better on its 23-4 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 17-10 record after their 48-43 league win over China Spring (China Spring, TX).

With the defeat, Gatesville moves to 25-5 on the year. The Hornets travel to Salado (Salado, TX) to meet the Eagles in a 4A Region III District 23 match on Friday, February 3. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 9-21. Salado won 65-55 in their recent league match against Robinson (Robinson, TX)