Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX) and the visiting Zapata Hawks (Zapata, TX), saw Grulla's basketball squad overcome Zapata by a tally of 45-32.

With the victory, Grulla improves its record to 8-13 on the campaign. The Gators travel to Raymondville (Raymondville, TX) to confront the Bearkats in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge on Monday, February 5. The Bearkats come into the challenge with a record of 13-21. Raymondville won 50-43 in their recent league challenge against Jubilee Brownsville (Brownsville, TX)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Hidalgo Pirates (Hidalgo, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 challenge, on Monday, February 5. Zapata will attempt to improve on its 6-17 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 14-16 record after their 45-36 league loss to Port Isabel (Port Isabel, TX).