Hutto Hippos (Hutto, TX) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Temple Wildcats (Temple, TX), 58-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hutto upgrades its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Hippos host Copperas Cove (Copperas Cove, TX) to play the Bulldawgs in a bout on Friday, January 5. The Bulldawgs come into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wildcats play the Harker Heights Knights (Harker Heights, TX) in a bout, on Friday, January 5. Temple will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Knights come into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 83-47 non-league loss to A&M Consolidated (College Station, TX).