Orangefield Bobcats (Orangefield, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hardin Hornets (Hardin, TX), 60-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Orangefield upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Bobcats host Warren (Warren, TX) to play the Warriors in a 3A Region III District 22 bout on Friday, January 5. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 3-7. Warren won 60-23 in their recent league bout against Anahuac (Anahuac, TX)

Next up, the Hornets play the Buna Cougars (Buna, TX) in a 3A Region III District 22 bout, on Friday, January 5. Hardin will attempt to upgrade on its 11-8 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 17-7 record after their 37-34 league loss to Kirbyville (Kirbyville, TX).