Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Athens Hornets (Athens, TX) and the host Lindale Eagles (Lindale, TX), saw Athens's basketball squad hold off Lindale by a tally of 50-48.

With the victory, Athens improves its record to 20-10 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Mabank (Mabank, TX) to play the Panthers in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge on Friday, February 10. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 9-15. Mabank won 46-37 in their recent league challenge against Lindale (Lindale, TX)

Next up, the Eagles play the Canton Eagles (Canton, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge, on Friday, February 10. Lindale will attempt to improve on its 20-9 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 28-6 record after their 47-33 league win over Van (Van, TX).