The Broaddus Bulldogs basketball squad (Broaddus, TX), was nudged 47-44 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Martinsville Pirates (Martinsville, TX)

With the victory, Martinsville advances its record to 15-15 on the year. The Pirates host Wells (Wells, TX) to meet the Pirates in a 1A Region IV District 27 battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Pirates enter the battle with a record of 24-6. Wells won 51-45 in their recent league battle against Kennard (Kennard, TX)

The Bulldogs now own a 21-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Zavalla for a 1A Region IV District 27 battle on Tuesday, February 4. Broaddus will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 75-37 league loss to Centerville (Groveton, TX). The Eagles record now stands at 6-19.