Jefferson Bulldogs (Jefferson, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Troup Tigers (Troup, TX), 41-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Jefferson upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Elysian Fields (Elysian Fields, TX) to play the Yellowjackets in a 3A Region II District 16 bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Yellowjackets come into the bout with a record of 4-19. Elysian Fields lost 41-27 in their recent league bout against Arp (Arp, TX)

Next up, the Tigers play the Tatum Eagles (Tatum, TX) in a 3A Region II District 16 bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Troup will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 13-0 record after their 69-34 league win over Jefferson (Jefferson, TX).