Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Athens Hornets (Athens, TX) and the host Mabank Panthers (Mabank, TX), saw Athens's basketball squad overcome Mabank by a tally of 46-35.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 21-10 on the campaign.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Canton Eagles (Canton, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Mabank will attempt to improve on its 9-16 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 28-7 record after their 46-45 league loss to Lindale (Lindale, TX).