Bullard Panthers (Bullard, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Palestine Wildcats (Palestine, TX), 78-60 in a league bout.

With the win, Bullard upgrades its record to 17-4 on the season. The Panthers host Hudson (Lufkin, TX) to clash with the Hornets in a 4A Region III District 18 bout on Friday, January 27. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 13-15. Hudson lost 56-35 in their recent league bout against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, TX)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Madisonville Mustangs (Madisonville, TX) in a 4A Region III District 18 bout, on Friday, January 27. Palestine will attempt to upgrade on its 16-9 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 23-5 record after their 58-54 league win over Rusk (Rusk, TX).