Christoval Cougars (Christoval, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Water Valley Wildcats (Water Valley, TX), 60-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Christoval upgrades its record to 18-12 on the season. The Cougars host Sonora (Sonora, TX) to face the Broncos in a 2A Region I District 7 game on Friday, February 3. The Broncos enter the game with a record of 16-14. Sonora lost 41-40 in their recent league game against Water Valley (Water Valley, TX)

With the defeat, Water Valley moves to 20-10 on the year. The Wildcats host Sterling City (Sterling City, TX) to face the Eagles in a 2A Region I District 7 game on Friday, February 3. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 10-16. Sterling City lost 54-23 in their recent league game against Eldorado (Eldorado, TX)