In Friday's league match, the host Poolville Monarchs basketball team scored a decisive 72-16 triumph over the Hico Tigers.

In their next game, the Monarchs meet the Tolar Rattlers (Tolar, TX) in a 2A Region II District 11 match, on Tuesday, January 10. Poolville will attempt to better on its 15-10 season record. The Rattlers enter the match with a 16-5 record after their 73-28 league win over De Leon (De Leon, TX).

With the defeat, Hico moves to 3-16 on the year. The Tigers host Lipan (Lipan, TX) to meet the Indians in a 2A Region II District 11 match on Tuesday, January 10. The Indians enter the match with a record of 19-1. Lipan won 98-21 in their recent league match against Santo (Santo, TX)