Tyler Lions (Tyler, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hallsville Bobcats (Hallsville, TX), 73-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Tyler upgrades its record to 24-9 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Pine Tree (Longview, TX) to play the Pirates in a 5A Region II District 15 bout on Friday, January 26. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 11-14. Pine Tree lost 71-22 in their recent league bout against Longview (Longview, TX)

Next up, the Bobcats play the Pine Tree Pirates (Longview, TX) in a 5A Region II District 15 bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Hallsville will attempt to upgrade on its 8-21 season record. The Pirates come into the bout with a 11-15 record after their 73-34 league loss to Tyler (Tyler, TX).