Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Poolville Monarchs (Poolville, TX) and the visiting Hico Tigers (Hico, TX), saw Poolville's basketball squad overcome Hico by a tally of 40-29.

With the victory, Poolville improves its record to 7-13 on the campaign. The Monarchs travel to Tolar (Tolar, TX) to confront the Rattlers in a 2A Region II District 11 challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a record of 8-13. Tolar won 33-31 in their recent league challenge against De Leon (De Leon, TX)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Lipan Indians (Lipan, TX) in a 2A Region II District 11 challenge, on Tuesday, January 10. Hico will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 20-2 record after their 61-9 league win over Santo (Santo, TX).