Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pottsboro Cardinals (Pottsboro, TX) and the host Bells Panthers (Bells, TX), saw Pottsboro's basketball squad hold off Bells by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Pottsboro improves its record to 23-7 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Gunter (Gunter, TX) to confront the Tigers in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 23-5. Gunter lost 58-54 in their recent league challenge against Howe (Howe, TX)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Bonham Warriors (Bonham, TX) in a 3A Region II District 11 challenge, on Saturday, February 4. Bells will attempt to improve on its 18-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 5-23 record after their 63-31 league loss to Gunter (Gunter, TX).