Giddings Buffaloes (Giddings, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Caldwell Hornets (Caldwell, TX), 50-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Giddings upgrades its record to 8-16 on the season. The Buffaloes travel to Manor New Tech (Manor, TX) to play the in a 4A Region III District 22 bout on Tuesday, January 16. The go into the bout with a record of 9-7. Manor New Tech lost 67-6 in their recent league bout against La Grange (La Grange, TX)

Next up, the Hornets play the Smithville Tigers (Smithville, TX) in a 4A Region III District 22 bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Caldwell will attempt to upgrade on its 6-17 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 12-9 record after their 76-32 league loss to Taylor (Taylor, TX).