Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Azle Hornets (Azle, TX) and the host Saginaw Rough Riders (Saginaw, TX), saw Azle's basketball squad hold off Saginaw by a tally of 62-58.

With the victory, Azle improves its record to 13-11 on the campaign. The Hornets host Aledo (Aledo, TX) to play the Bearcats in a 5A Region I District 5 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 10-6. Aledo lost 38-36 in their recent league challenge against Brewer (Fort Worth, TX)

Next up, the Rough Riders play the Granbury Pirates (Granbury, TX) in a 5A Region I District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Saginaw will attempt to improve on its 8-12 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 12-7 record after their 52-32 league win over Rider (Wichita Falls, TX).