Akins Eagles (Austin, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Del Valle Cardinals (Del Valle, TX), 63-60 in a league match.

With the victory, Akins upgrades its record to 13-17 on the year. The Eagles travel to Dripping Springs (Dripping Springs, TX) to face the Tigers in a 6A Region IV District 26 match on Friday, February 7. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 17-14. Dripping Springs lost 51-46 in their recent league match against Westlake (Austin, TX)

The Cardinals now sport a 15-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Austin for a 6A Region IV District 26 match on Friday, February 7. Del Valle will face a Maroons squad coming off a 61-41 league loss to Lake Travis (Austin, TX). The Maroons record now stands at 7-22.