The Marion Bulldogs basketball squad (Marion, TX), was crushed 66-26 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX)

With the victory, Columbus advances its record to 13-3 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Crockett (Austin, TX) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Friday, December 12. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 13-5. Crockett won 55-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Elgin (Elgin, TX)

In their next game, the Bulldogs encounter the Taylor Ducks (Taylor, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 12. Marion will attempt to improve on its 7-5 season record. The Ducks come into the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 41-15 non-league loss to Ellison (Killeen, TX).