Marlin Bulldogs (Marlin, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Chilton Pirates (Chilton, TX), 2-0 in a league match.

With the victory, Marlin advances its record to 17-4 on the year. The Bulldogs host Mart (Mart, TX) to face the Panthers in a 2A Region III District 17 match on Tuesday, February 4. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 5-7. Mart lost 45-37 in their recent league match against Bruceville-Eddy (Eddy, TX)

The Pirates now own a 1-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Riesel for a 2A Region III District 17 match on Tuesday, February 4. Chilton will face a Indians squad coming off a 61-28 league loss to Axtell (Axtell, TX). The Indians record now stands at 7-15.