In Friday's league match, the host Carthage Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 58-33 triumph over the Henderson Lions.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Kilgore Bulldogs (Kilgore, TX) in a 4A Region III District 17 match, on Tuesday, January 10. Carthage will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 5-10 record after their 42-31 league win over Henderson (Henderson, TX).

With the defeat, Henderson moves to 6-16 on the year. The Lions host Center (Center, TX) to meet the Roughriders in a 4A Region III District 17 match on Tuesday, January 10. The Roughriders enter the match with a record of 17-3. Center won 81-48 in their recent league match against Gilmer (Gilmer, TX)