Joshua Owls (Joshua, TX) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Cleburne Yellowjackets (Cleburne, TX), 54-42 in a league match.

With the victory, Joshua upgrades its record to 8-9 on the year. The Owls host Mexia (Mexia, TX) to face the Black Cats in a non-league match on Monday, December 30. The Black Cats enter the match with a record of 10-7.

The Yellowjackets now sport a 3-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Burleson for a 5A Region I District 8 match on Friday, January 3.