In Tuesday's league match, the host Avinger Indians basketball team scored a tight 45-40 triumph over the Sulphur Bluff Bears.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Saltillo Lions (Saltillo, TX) in a 1A Region III District 24 match, on Friday, January 12. Avinger will attempt to move on its 13-3 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 19-7 record after their 44-12 league win over Avery (Avery, TX).

With the defeat, Sulphur Bluff moves to 9-15 on the year. The Bears host Union Hill (Gilmer, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A Region III District 24 match on Friday, January 12. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 5-7.