The Clifton Cubs (Clifton, TX) basketball nipped the visiting West Trojans (West, TX), 44-41 in Friday's league test.

The Cubs (20-9) will now prepare for their contest against Maypearl (Maypearl, TX). The Panthers enter the 3A Region III District 17 contest with a 14-16 record. In their last contest, Maypearl nudged Grandview (Grandview, TX), 48-40, in a league contest.

The Trojans (5-17) will now prepare for their contest against Keene (Keene, TX). The Chargers enter the 3A Region III District 17 contest with a 17-13 record. In their last contest, Keene nudged Whitney (Whitney, TX), 64-59, in a league contest.