Van Vleck Leopards (Van Vleck, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Boling Bulldogs (Boling, TX), 48-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Van Vleck upgrades its record to 8-8 on the campaign. The Leopards travel to East Bernard (East Bernard, TX) to play the Brahmas in a 3A Region III District 24 bout on Friday, January 13. The Brahmas come into the bout with a record of 6-7. East Bernard won 82-45 in their recent league bout against Harmony School of Discovery (Houston, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Danbury Panthers (Danbury, TX) in a 3A Region III District 24 bout, on Friday, January 13. Boling will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 4-19 record after their 98-51 league loss to Hitchcock (Hitchcock, TX).