Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Shelbyville Dragons (Shelbyville, TX) and the visiting Joaquin Rams (Joaquin, TX), saw Shelbyville's basketball squad hold off Joaquin by a tally of 51-45.

With the victory, Shelbyville improves its record to 20-8 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Gary (Gary, TX) to confront the Bobcats in a 2A Region III District 23 challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 15-15. Gary won 57-48 in their recent league challenge against Joaquin (Joaquin, TX)

Next up, the Rams confront the Tenaha Tigers (Tenaha, TX) in a 2A Region III District 23 challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Joaquin will attempt to improve on its 9-15 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 14-16 record after their 71-65 league loss to Beckville (Beckville, TX).