Hearne Eagles (Hearne, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Granger Lions (Granger, TX), 73-16 in a league bout.

With the win, Hearne upgrades its record to 12-6 on the season. The Eagles travel to Bartlett (Bartlett, TX) to play the Bulldogs in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout on Friday, December 16. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 1-5. Bartlett lost 47-25 in their recent non-league bout against Aquilla (Aquilla, TX)

Next up, the Lions play the Milano Eagles (Milano, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout, on Friday, December 16. Granger will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 6-9 record after their 33-22 league loss to Thorndale (Thorndale, TX).