Palmer Bulldogs (Palmer, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Blooming Grove Lions (Blooming Grove, TX), 48-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Palmer upgrades its record to 14-4 on the season. The Bulldogs host Eustace (Eustace, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Region III District 18 bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 6-17. Eustace won 45-44 in their recent league bout against Mildred (Corsicana, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Kemp Yellowjackets (Kemp, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Blooming Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a 14-9 record after their 70-42 league win over Malakoff (Malakoff, TX).