Miami Warriors (Miami, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Fort Elliott Cougars (Briscoe, TX), 45-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Miami upgrades its record to 11-6 on the season. The Warriors travel to Darrouzett (Darrouzett, TX) to play the in a 1A Region I District 1 bout on Friday, January 6. The go into the bout with a record of 0-6. Darrouzett lost 48-14 in their recent league bout against Lefors (Lefors, TX)

Next up, the Cougars play the Kelton Lions (Wheeler, TX) in a 1A Region I District 1 bout, on Friday, January 6. Fort Elliott will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 63-16 league loss to Follett (Follett, TX).