Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Maud Cardinals (Maud, TX) and the visiting Clarksville Tigers (Clarksville, TX), saw Maud's basketball squad hold off Clarksville by a tally of 41-38.

With the victory, Maud improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Rivercrest (Bogata, TX) to play the Rebels in a 2A Region II District 16 challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 8-16. Rivercrest lost 47-39 in their recent league challenge against Detroit (Detroit, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Bowie Pirates (Simms, TX) in a 2A Region II District 16 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Clarksville will attempt to improve on its 8-9 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 48-46 league win over Harts Bluff (Mt. Pleasant, TX).