The Vernon Lions basketball squad (Vernon, TX), was outscored 81-73 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Henrietta Bearcats (Henrietta, TX)

With the victory, Henrietta advances its record to 10-7 on the year. The Bearcats travel to Memorial (Wichita Falls, TX) to meet the Mavericks in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Mavericks enter the battle with a record of 9-14. Memorial lost 63-58 in their recent non-league battle against Lake Dallas (Corinth, TX)

The Lions now own a 11-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bowie for a 3A Region I District 7 battle on Tuesday, January 7.