Vernon Lions (Vernon, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Clarendon Broncos (Clarendon, TX), 36-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Vernon upgrades its record to 7-2 on the year. The Lions travel to Holliday (Holliday, TX) to face the Eagles in a 3A Region I District 7 match on Friday, December 20. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-4.

The Broncos now sport a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Canadian for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17.