Saltillo Lions (Saltillo, TX) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Avery Bulldogs (Avery, TX), 59-14 in a league bout.

With the victory, Saltillo upgrades its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Lions host Avery (Avery, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 1A Region III District 24 bout on Monday, January 1. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 2-10. Avery lost 38-14 in their recent non-league bout against Bowie (Simms, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Saltillo Lions (Saltillo, TX) in a 1A Region III District 24 bout, on Monday, January 1. Avery will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 16-6 record after their 44-35 non-league win over Sulphur Bluff (Sulphur Bluff, TX).