Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rio Hondo Bobcats (Rio Hondo, TX) and the visiting La Feria Lions (La Feria, TX), saw Rio Hondo's basketball squad hold off La Feria by a tally of 40-37.

With the victory, Rio Hondo improves its record to 18-7 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Grulla (Rio Grande City, TX) to play the Gators in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge on Tuesday, January 11. The Gators come into the challenge with a record of 6-11. Grulla won 57-41 in their recent league challenge against Hidalgo (Hidalgo, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Raymondville Bearkats (Raymondville, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. La Feria will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Bearkats come into the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 44-35 league win over Port Isabel (Port Isabel, TX).