Early Longhorns (Early, TX) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Hamilton Bulldogs (Hamilton, TX), 50-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Early advances its record to 8-7 on the year. The Longhorns host Ozona (Ozona, TX) to meet the Lions in a non-league contest on Thursday, December 26. The Lions enter the match with a record of 15-6. Ozona won 48-28 in their recent league match against Sonora (Sonora, TX)

The Bulldogs now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bangs for a non-league match on Thursday, December 26. Hamilton will face a Dragons squad coming off a 31-29 league loss to Winters (Winters, TX). The Dragons record now stands at 3-13.