Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Stratford Spartans (Houston, TX) and the host Cypress Ridge Rams (Houston, TX), saw Stratford's basketball squad hold off Cypress Ridge by a tally of 41-40.

With the victory, Stratford improves its record to 16-15 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Memorial (Houston, TX) to play the Mustangs in a 6A Region III District 17 challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 12-18. Memorial won 36-35 in their recent league challenge against Jersey Village (Houston, TX)

Next up, the Rams play the Cy-Fair Bobcats (Cypress, TX) in a 6A Region III District 17 challenge, on Saturday, February 3. Cypress Ridge will attempt to improve on its 10-19 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 21-8 record after their 76-43 league win over Spring Woods (Houston, TX).