Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Shelbyville Dragons (Shelbyville, TX) and the visiting Timpson Bears (Timpson, TX), saw Shelbyville's basketball squad hold off Timpson by a tally of 53-47.

With the victory, Shelbyville improves its record to 17-4 on the campaign. The Dragons host Beckville (Beckville, TX) to confront the Bearcats in a 2A Region III District 23 challenge on Friday, January 12. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Beckville won 59-46 in their recent league challenge against Gary (Gary, TX)

Next up, the Bears confront the Tenaha Tigers (Tenaha, TX) in a 2A Region III District 23 challenge, on Friday, January 12. Timpson will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record.