Texas High School Basketball - Roma holds off Mercedes
December 16, 2011: Roma, TX 78584 Roma Gladiators (Roma, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Mercedes Tigers (Mercedes, TX), 38-34 in a league bout.
With the win, Roma upgrades its record to 11-9 on the season. The Gladiators travel to Rio Grande City (Rio Grande City, TX) to play the Rattlers in a 4A Region IV District 32 bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Rattlers go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Rio Grande City lost 34-14 in their recent league bout against Mercedes (Mercedes, TX)
Next up, the Tigers play the Veterans Memorial Patriots (Mission, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Mercedes will attempt to move on its 9-12 season record.