The Richland Royals basketball squad (North Richland Hills, TX), was crushed 70-28 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Ryan Raiders (Denton, TX)

With the victory, Ryan advances its record to 14-4 on the year. The Raiders host Grapevine (Grapevine, TX) to meet the Mustangs in a 5A Region I District 6 battle on Friday, December 20. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 8-11. Grapevine won 49-33 in their recent league battle against Denton (Denton, TX)

The Royals now own a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Birdville for a 5A Region I District 6 battle on Friday, December 20. Richland will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 53-36 non-league loss to Lake Dallas (Corinth, TX). The Hawks record now stands at 4-12.