Ira Bulldogs (Ira, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Sands Mustangs (Ackerly, TX), 43-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ira upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Guthrie (Guthrie, TX) to play the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 0-6. Guthrie lost 81-22 in their recent non-league bout against Quanah (Quanah, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs play the O'Donnell Eagles (O'Donnell, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Sands will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record.