Haltom Buffalos (Haltom City, TX) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Richland Royals (North Richland Hills, TX), 48-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Haltom upgrades its record to 1-7 on the season. The Buffalos travel to Birdville (North Richland Hills, TX) to clash with the Hawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 28. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Birdville lost 47-43 in their recent non-league bout against Weatherford (Weatherford, TX)

Next up, the Royals confront the Saginaw Rough Riders (Saginaw, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 28. Richland will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Rough Riders come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 26-15 non-league loss to Chisholm Trail (Fort Worth, TX).