Avinger Indians (Avinger, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Avery Bulldogs (Avery, TX), 71-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Avinger upgrades its record to 8-18 on the season. The Indians travel to Union Hill (Gilmer, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 1A Region III District 24 bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 9-9.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Union Hill Bulldogs (Gilmer, TX) in a 1A Region III District 24 bout, on Friday, January 27. Avery will attempt to upgrade on its 14-14 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 9-9 record after their 41-21 league loss to Yantis (Yantis, TX).