Fans at Friday's league challenge between the El Campo Ricebirds (El Campo, TX) and the host Bellville Brahmas (Bellville, TX), saw El Campo's basketball squad hold off Bellville by a tally of 48-46.

With the victory, El Campo improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Ricebirds host Navasota (Navasota, TX) to confront the Rattlers in a 4A Region IV District 25 challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Rattlers come into the challenge with a record of 6-10. Navasota won 51-36 in their recent league challenge against Wharton (Wharton, TX)

Next up, the Brahmas confront the Sealy Tigers (Sealy, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 25 challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Bellville will attempt to improve on its 12-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 11-5 record after their 45-41 non-league win over Brazos Christian (Bryan, TX).