Bland Tigers (Merit, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Miller Grove Hornets (Cumby, TX), 62-23 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bland upgrades its record to 3-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Fruitvale (Fruitvale, TX) to clash with the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Thursday, November 16. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Fruitvale lost 53-28 in their recent non-league bout against Grand Saline (Grand Saline, TX)

Next up, the Hornets clash with the Leonard Tigers (Leonard, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 17. Miller Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 44-37 non-league win over Tom Bean (Tom Bean, TX).