Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Leggett Pirates (Leggett, TX), 25-24 in a league bout.

With the victory, Chester upgrades its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host High Island (High Island, TX) to play the Cardinals in a 1A Region IV District 28 bout on Friday, December 15. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Pirates play the Spurger Pirates (Spurger, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 28 bout, on Friday, December 15. Leggett will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 40-29 league win over Chester (Chester, TX).