The Aquilla Cougars tipped the host Jonesboro Eagles basketball team by a final score of 50-45 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Abbott Panthers (Abbott, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 25 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Aquilla will attempt to move on its 7-12 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 8-4 record after their 81-18 league win over Gholson (Waco, TX).

With the defeat, Jonesboro moves to 6-4 on the year. The Eagles host Milford (Milford, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 8-4. Milford won 77-48 in their recent league game against Trinidad (Trinidad, TX)