Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Grapeland Sandies (Grapeland, TX) and the visiting Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX), saw Grapeland's basketball squad hold off Rusk by a tally of 66-64.

With the victory, Grapeland improves its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Sandies host Hudson (Lufkin, TX) to play the Hornets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Hornets come into the challenge with a record of 18-4. Hudson won 52-46 in their recent non-league challenge against China Spring (China Spring, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Grace Community Cougars (Tyler, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Rusk will attempt to improve on its 3-19 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 12-10 record after their 51-42 league loss to Legacy Christian Academy (Frisco, TX).