The West Rusk Raiders basketball squad (New London, TX), was crushed 86-19 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Tatum Eagles (Tatum, TX)

With the victory, Tatum advances its record to 23-2 on the year. The Eagles host Troup (Troup, TX) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Region II District 16 battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 21-6. Troup won 62-31 in their recent league battle against West Rusk (New London, TX)

The Raiders now own a 10-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to White Oak for a 3A Region II District 16 battle on Tuesday, February 4. West Rusk will meet a Roughnecks squad coming off a 61-59 league win over Gladewater (Gladewater, TX). The Roughnecks record now stands at 9-19.