The Lorena Leopards (Lorena, TX) basketball edged the visiting China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX), 39-32 in Friday's league bout.

The Leopards now possess a 24-8 record. They play next when they travel to La Vega for a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, February 4. Lorena will play a Pirates team coming off a 57-30 league win over Connally (Waco, TX). The Pirates record now stands at 26-6.

With the loss, China Spring falls to 16-16 on the campaign. The Cougars host Robinson (Robinson, TX) to play the Rockets in a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, February 4. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 15-12. Robinson lost 35-33 in their recent league bout against Gatesville (Gatesville, TX)