Hermleigh Cardinals (Hermleigh, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Highland Hornets (Roscoe, TX), 35-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Hermleigh upgrades its record to 21-10 on the year. The Cardinals host Loraine (Loraine, TX) to face the Bulldogs in a 1A Region II District 14 match on Tuesday, February 4. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-15. Loraine lost 70-27 in their recent league match against Westbrook (Westbrook, TX)

The Hornets now sport a 9-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Trent for a 1A Region II District 14 match on Tuesday, February 4. Highland will face a Gorillas squad coming off a 79-27 league loss to Ira (Ira, TX). The Gorillas record now stands at 11-12.