The Hemphill Hornets basketball squad (Hemphill, TX), was crushed 56-23 in Friday's league battle with the host Woden Eagles (Woden, TX)

With the victory, Woden advances its record to 17-8 on the year. The Eagles travel to Chireno (Chireno, TX) to meet the Owls in a 2A Region III District 24 battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Owls enter the battle with a record of 29-3. Chireno won 1-0 in their recent league battle against Colmesneil (Colmesneil, TX)

The Hornets now own a 4-18 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Sabine for a 2A Region III District 24 battle on Tuesday, February 4. Hemphill will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 42-39 league win over Shelbyville (Shelbyville, TX). The Tigers record now stands at 17-8.