Tyler HEAT (Tyler, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Sabine Cardinals (Gladewater, TX), 44-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tyler HEAT upgrades its record to 19-4 on the season. The travel to Marshall Christian Academy (Marshall, TX) to play the Guardians in a Freelance bout on Friday, January 26. The Guardians go into the bout with a record of 6-7.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Hooks Hornets (Hooks, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Sabine will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 16-4 record after their 57-46 league win over Queen City (Queen City, TX).