Iraan Braves (Iraan, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Sanderson Eagles (Sanderson, TX), 53-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Iraan upgrades its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Comstock (Comstock, TX) to play the Panthers in a 1A Region II District 10 bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 7-13. Comstock lost 68-35 in their recent league bout against Sanderson (Sanderson, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Buena Vista Longhorns (Imperial, TX) in a 1A Region II District 10 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Sanderson will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The Longhorns come into the bout with a 12-6 record after their 70-23 league win over Grandfalls-Royalty (Grandfalls, TX).