The Apple Springs Eagles topped the visiting Slocum Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 43-30 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Neches Tigers (Neches, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 27 game, on Tuesday, January 10. Apple Springs will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 13-8 record after their 72-32 league win over Kennard (Kennard, TX).

With the defeat, Slocum moves to 3-15 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Laneville (Laneville, TX) to face the Yellowjackets in a 1A Region IV District 27 game on Tuesday, January 10. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a record of 8-5. Laneville lost 78-37 in their recent league game against Martinsville (Martinsville, TX)