Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hamilton Bulldogs (Hamilton, TX) and the visiting Valley Mills Eagles (Valley Mills, TX), saw Hamilton's basketball squad hold off Valley Mills by a tally of 51-46.

With the victory, Hamilton improves its record to 8-16 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Italy (Italy, TX) to confront the Gladiators in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge on Monday, February 6. The Gladiators come into the challenge with a record of 9-12. Italy lost 39-27 in their recent league challenge against Itasca (Itasca, TX)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Rio Vista Eagles (Rio Vista, TX) in a 2A Region II District 12 challenge, on Monday, February 6. Valley Mills will attempt to improve on its 7-15 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 11-18 record after their 60-35 league win over Frost (Frost, TX).