Holland Hornets (Holland, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bartlett Bulldogs (Bartlett, TX), 40-33 in a league bout.

With the victory, Holland upgrades its record to 4-16 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Hearne (Hearne, TX) to play the Eagles in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 23-8.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Hearne Eagles (Hearne, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout, on Friday, January 20. Bartlett will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 23-8 record after their 52-34 league win over Granger (Granger, TX).