The Van Vandals routed the host Athens Hornets basketball team by a final score of 59-35 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Vandals face the Canton Eagles (Canton, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 game, on Friday, January 12. Van will attempt to move on its 13-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 21-5 record after their 47-38 league loss to Brownsboro (Brownsboro, TX).

With the defeat, Athens moves to 4-13 on the year. The Hornets travel to Lindale (Lindale, TX) to face the Eagles in a 4A Region II District 16 game on Friday, January 12. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 13-10. Lindale lost 37-31 in their recent league game against Mabank (Mabank, TX)