In Friday's league match, the host Riesel Indians basketball team scored a decisive 62-20 triumph over the Wortham Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Bremond Tigers (Bremond, TX) in a 2A Region III District 18 match, on Tuesday, January 2. Riesel will attempt to better on its 14-4 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 16-0 record after their 41-17 league win over Mart (Mart, TX).

With the defeat, Wortham moves to 0-11 on the year. The Bulldogs host Marlin (Marlin, TX) to meet the Bulldogs in a 2A Region III District 18 match on Tuesday, January 2. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 14-2. Marlin won 109-29 in their recent league match against Hubbard (Hubbard, TX)