In Friday's league match, the host Neches Tigers basketball team scored a good 58-46 triumph over the Kennard Tigers.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Apple Springs Eagles (Apple Springs, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 27 match, on Tuesday, January 9. Neches will attempt to move on its 13-6 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 8-6 record after their 69-64 league win over Slocum (Elkhart, TX).

With the defeat, Kennard moves to 5-15 on the year. The Tigers host Centerville (Groveton, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region IV District 27 match on Tuesday, January 9. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 5-12. Centerville lost 85-59 in their recent league match against Wells (Wells, TX)