Eastern Hills Highlanders (Fort Worth, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Western Hills Cougars (Fort Worth, TX), 68-40 in a league bout.

With the victory, Eastern Hills upgrades its record to 17-6 on the campaign. The Highlanders host Diamond Hill-Jarvis (Fort Worth, TX) to play the Eagles in a 4A Region II District 9 bout on Friday, January 13. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 0-16. Diamond Hill-Jarvis lost 83-23 in their recent league battle against Dunbar (Fort Worth, TX)

The Cougars (4-20) will now prepare for their battle against Diamond Hill-Jarvis (Fort Worth, TX). The Eagles come into the 4A Region II District 9 battle with a 0-16 record.