The Columbus Cardinals basketball team (Columbus, TX), was nudged 53-47 in Friday's league battle with the host Hallettsville Brahmas (Hallettsville, TX)

The Brahmas now possess a 22-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Industrial for a 3A Region IV District 25 battle on Tuesday, January 9. Hallettsville will confront a Cobras team coming off a 51-41 league loss to Edna (Edna, TX). The Cobras record now stands at 7-13.

The Cardinals (16-6) will now prepare for their battle against Tidehaven (El Maton, TX). The Tigers come into the 3A Region IV District 25 battle with a 16-8 record. In their last battle, Tidehaven was nudged by Yoakum (Yoakum, TX), 55-48, in a league battle.