Martin Tigers (Laredo, TX) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Roma Gladiators (Roma, TX), 71-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Martin advances its record to 4-13 on the year. The Tigers host Palmview (La Joya, TX) to face the Lobos in a 5A Region IV District 30 match on Friday, January 3. The Lobos enter the match with a record of 15-11.

The Gladiators now own a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Palmview for a 5A Region IV District 30 match on Tuesday, December 31. Roma will face a Lobos squad coming off a 54-53 league loss to Mission (Mission, TX). The Lobos record now stands at 15-11.