The Pasadena Memorial Mavericks basketball squad (Pasadena, TX), was nudged 60-55 in Saturday's league battle with the host Pearland Oilers (Pearland, TX)

With the victory, Pearland advances its record to 19-10 on the year. The Oilers host Shadow Creek (Pearland, TX) to meet the Sharks in a 6A Region III District 22 battle on Wednesday, February 5. The Sharks enter the battle with a record of 26-2. Shadow Creek won 87-68 in their recent league battle against Pasadena Memorial (Pasadena, TX)

The Mavericks now own a 17-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Houston for a 6A Region III District 22 battle on Wednesday, February 5. Pasadena Memorial will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 56-53 league win over Dobie (Houston, TX). The Trojans record now stands at 20-9.