Aransas Pass Panthers (Aransas Pass, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Taft Greyhounds (Taft, TX), 54-19 in a league bout.

With the victory, Aransas Pass upgrades its record to 9-11 on the campaign. The Panthers host Mathis (Mathis, TX) to play the Pirates in a 3A Region IV District 29 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 3-24. Mathis lost 57-27 in their recent league bout against George West (George West, TX)

Next up, the Greyhounds play the Goliad Tigers (Goliad, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 29 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Taft will attempt to upgrade on its 18-13 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 14-16 record after their 64-8 league win over Odem (Odem, TX).