Bells Panthers (Bells, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Blue Ridge Tigers (Blue Ridge, TX), 54-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bells upgrades its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Leonard (Leonard, TX) to play the Tigers in a 3A Region II District 11 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 10-14. Leonard lost 57-53 in their recent league bout against Pottsboro (Pottsboro, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Gunter Tigers (Gunter, TX) in a 3A Region II District 11 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Blue Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 11-15 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 20-4 record after their 54-33 non-league win over Henrietta (Henrietta, TX).