Yoakum Bulldogs (Yoakum, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX), 58-55 in a league match.

With the victory, Yoakum advances its record to 10-6 on the year. The Bulldogs host Tidehaven (El Maton, TX) to meet the Tigers in a 3A Region IV District 25 match on Tuesday, January 14. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 0-5. Tidehaven lost 63-55 in their recent league match against Rice Consolidated (Altair, TX)

The Cardinals now own a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Edna for a 3A Region IV District 25 match on Tuesday, January 14. Columbus will meet a Cowboys squad coming off a 63-55 league win over Industrial (Vanderbilt, TX). The Cowboys record now stands at 7-3.