Sherman Bearcats (Sherman, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Greenville Lions (Greenville, TX), 71-66 in a league bout.

With the win, Sherman upgrades its record to 26-3 on the season. The Bearcats host Denison (Denison, TX) to play the Yellow Jackets in a 5A Region II District 13 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a record of 8-20.

Next up, the Lions play the Denison Yellow Jackets (Denison, TX) in a 5A Region II District 13 bout, on Friday, February 2. Greenville will attempt to upgrade on its 11-11 season record. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a 8-20 record after their 57-53 league loss to Melissa (Melissa, TX).