Pearce Mustangs (Richardson, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host MacArthur Cardinals (Irving, TX), 51-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Pearce upgrades its record to 12-9 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Highland Park (Dallas, TX) to clash with the Scots in a 6A Region I District 7 bout on Friday, January 12. The Scots go into the bout with a record of 18-7. Highland Park won 49-42 in their recent league bout against Dallas Jesuit (Dallas, TX)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the Berkner Rams (Richardson, TX) in a 6A Region I District 7 bout, on Friday, January 12. MacArthur will attempt to upgrade on its 4-17 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 6-18 record after their 60-50 league win over Irving (Irving, TX).