Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Avery Bulldogs (Avery, TX) and the visiting Avinger Indians (Avinger, TX), saw Avery's basketball squad hold off Avinger by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Avery improves its record to 11-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Saltillo (Saltillo, TX) to play the Lions in a 1A Region III District 24 challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 7-5. Saltillo lost 37-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Pittsburg (Pittsburg, TX)

Next up, the Indians play the Union Hill Bulldogs (Gilmer, TX) in a 1A Region III District 24 challenge, on Friday, January 6. Avinger will attempt to improve on its 4-16 season record.