Evant Elks (Evant, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Sidney Eagles (Sidney, TX), 51-22 in a league bout.

With the win, Evant upgrades its record to 8-6 on the season. The Elks travel to Blanket (Blanket, TX) to play the Tigers in a 1A Region III District 18 bout on Friday, January 13. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 8-6.

Next up, the Eagles play the Gustine Tigers (Gustine, TX) in a 1A Region III District 18 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Sidney will attempt to upgrade on its 2-14 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 41-24 league loss to Zephyr (Zephyr, TX).