East Bernard Brahmas (East Bernard, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Hempstead Bobcats (Hempstead, TX), 56-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, East Bernard upgrades its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Brahmas host Hitchcock (Hitchcock, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Region III District 24 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 16-7. Hitchcock won 76-39 in their recent league bout against Boling (Boling, TX)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Harmony School of Discovery Tigers (Houston, TX) in a 3A Region III District 24 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Hempstead will attempt to upgrade on its 4-18 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 0-8 record after their 63-54 league loss to Danbury (Danbury, TX).