The Mexia Black Cats tipped the host Franklin Lions basketball team by a final score of 53-52 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Black Cats face the McGregor Bulldogs (McGregor, TX) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 21. Mexia will attempt to move on its 28-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 18-14 record after their 47-43 league win over Lexington (Lexington, TX).

With the defeat, Franklin moves to 14-7 on the year. The Lions travel to C.H. Yoe (Cameron, TX) to face the Yoemen in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 21. The Yoemen enter the game with a record of 19-10. C.H. Yoe won 44-42 in their recent league game against Troy (Troy, TX)