Richards Panthers (Richards, TX) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting North Zulch Bulldogs (North Zulch, TX), 45-23 in a league match.

With the victory, Richards advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Panthers host Fayetteville (Fayetteville, TX) to face the Lions in a 1A Region IV District 29 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Lions enter the match with a record of 4-14.

The Bulldogs now own a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fayetteville for a 1A Region IV District 29 match on Friday, December 20. North Zulch will face a Lions squad coming off a 60-20 league win over Dime Box (Dime Box, TX). The Lions record now stands at 3-14.