Alba-Golden Panthers (Alba, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Fruitvale Bobcats (Fruitvale, TX), 76-17 in a league bout.

With the win, Alba-Golden upgrades its record to 9-9 on the season. The Panthers travel to North Hopkins (Sulphur Springs, TX) to play the Panthers in a 2A Region II District 15 bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 15-6.

Next up, the Bobcats play the North Hopkins Panthers (Sulphur Springs, TX) in a 2A Region II District 15 bout, on Friday, January 6. Fruitvale will attempt to upgrade on its 3-14 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 15-6 record after their 70-52 league win over Boles (Quinlan, TX).