Fans at Friday's league challenge between the McMullen County Cowboys (Tilden, TX) and the visiting Lasara Lions (Lasara, TX), saw McMullen County's basketball squad overcome Lasara by a tally of 40-29.

With the victory, McMullen County improves its record to 23-8 on the campaign. The Cowboys host Benavides (Benavides, TX) to confront the Eagles in a 1A Region IV District 32 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-13. Benavides lost 80-42 in their recent league challenge against San Perlita (San Perlita, TX)

Next up, the Lions confront the Bruni Badgers (Bruni, TX) in a 1A Region IV District 32 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Lasara will attempt to improve on its 13-10 season record. The Badgers come into the challenge with a 3-15 record after their 71-33 league loss to San Isidro (San Isidro, TX).