Mumford Mustangs (Mumford, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Iola Bulldogs (Iola, TX), 48-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Mumford upgrades its record to 15-10 on the season. The Mustangs host Snook (Snook, TX) to play the Bluejays in a 2A Region IV District 26 bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Bluejays go into the bout with a record of 6-13. Snook won 50-40 in their recent league bout against Normangee (Normangee, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Somerville Yeguas (Somerville, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 26 bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Iola will attempt to upgrade on its 3-14 season record.