Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Centennial Spartans (Burleson, TX) and the visiting Midlothian Panthers (Midlothian, TX), saw Centennial's basketball squad hold off Midlothian by a tally of 45-41.

With the victory, Centennial improves its record to 10-16 on the campaign. The Spartans host Burleson (Burleson, TX) to confront the Elks in a 5A Region I District 8 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Elks come into the challenge with a record of 3-17. Burleson lost 66-34 in their recent league challenge against Midlothian (Midlothian, TX)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars (Midlothian, TX) in a 5A Region I District 8 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Midlothian will attempt to improve on its 11-11 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 21-6 record after their 67-34 league win over Joshua (Joshua, TX).