Marlin Bulldogs (Marlin, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Dawson Bulldogs (Dawson, TX), 77-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Marlin upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Bulldogs host Bremond (Bremond, TX) to clash with the Tigers in a 2A Region III District 18 bout on Tuesday, February 1. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 13-8. Bremond won 46-35 in their recent league bout against Mart (Mart, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Axtell Longhorns (Axtell, TX) in a 2A Region III District 18 bout, on Tuesday, February 1. Dawson will attempt to upgrade on its 16-5 season record. The Longhorns go into the bout with a 4-16 record after their 60-51 league loss to Wortham (Wortham, TX).