De Kalb Bears (De Kalb, TX) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Hughes Springs Mustangs (Hughes Springs, TX), 66-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, De Kalb upgrades its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Bears host Sulphur Bluff (Sulphur Bluff, TX) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 6-3. Sulphur Bluff won 66-36 in their recent non-league bout against Excel Christian Academy (Powderly, TX)

Next up, the Mustangs play the Hawkins Hawks (Hawkins, TX) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Hughes Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 68-64 non-league win over Yantis (Yantis, TX).