Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Rio Grande City Rattlers (Rio Grande City, TX) and the host Palmview Lobos (La Joya, TX), saw Rio Grande City's basketball squad hold off Palmview by a tally of 39-35.

With the victory, Rio Grande City improves its record to 15-9 on the campaign. The Rattlers host Martin (Laredo, TX) to confront the Tigers in a 5A Region IV District 30 challenge on Friday, December 30. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 9-12. Martin lost 38-35 in their recent league challenge against Nixon (Laredo, TX)

Next up, the Lobos confront the Nixon Mustangs (Laredo, TX) in a 5A Region IV District 30 challenge, on Friday, December 30. Palmview will attempt to improve on its 14-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 17-9 record after their 38-35 league win over Martin (Laredo, TX).