The Sulphur Bluff Bears tipped the visiting Avery Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 38-33 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Union Hill Bulldogs (Gilmer, TX) in a game, on Friday, January 12. Sulphur Bluff will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record.

With the defeat, Avery moves to 0-1 on the year. The Bulldogs host Saltillo (Saltillo, TX) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 9. The Lions enter the game with a record of 0-1.