Gilmer Buckeyes (Gilmer, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Henderson Lions (Henderson, TX), 60-21 in a league bout.

With the victory, Gilmer upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Buckeyes travel to Kilgore (Kilgore, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 4A Region III District 17 bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Bulldogs come into the battle with a record of 3-14. Kilgore lost 51-39 in their recent league battle against Spring Hill (Longview, TX)

The Lions (17-8) will now prepare for their battle against Kilgore (Kilgore, TX). The Bulldogs come into the 4A Region III District 17 battle with a 3-14 record.