In Tuesday's league match, the host Abilene Eagles basketball team scored a tight 54-51 triumph over the Monterey Plainsmen.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Lubbock Westerners (Lubbock, TX) in a 5A Region I District 4 match, on Tuesday, January 2. Abilene will attempt to move on its 14-4 season record.

With the defeat, Monterey moves to 8-10 on the year. The Plainsmen travel to Midland Christian (Midland, TX) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league match on Thursday, December 28. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 17-3. Midland Christian lost 46-43 in their recent non-league match against Permian (Odessa, TX)