The Sulphur Bluff Bears basketball squad (Sulphur Bluff, TX), was outscored 55-40 in Friday's league battle with the host Avinger Indians (Avinger, TX)

With the victory, Avinger advances its record to 20-2 on the year. The Indians travel to Saltillo (Saltillo, TX) to meet the Lions in a 1A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 27-6. Saltillo won 57-21 in their recent league battle against Avery (Avery, TX)

The Bears now own a 13-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bloomburg for a 1A Region III District 20 battle on Tuesday, February 4.