Chico Dragons (Chico, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bellevue Eagles (Bellevue, TX), 55-52 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Chico upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Dragons host Forestburg (Forestburg, TX) to play the Longhorns in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 14. The Longhorns come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Eagles play the Covington Owls (Covington, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, November 14. Bellevue will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Owls come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 59-21 non-league win over Cranfills Gap (Cranfills Gap, TX).