Clifton Cubs (Clifton, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Alvord Bulldogs (Alvord, TX), 66-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clifton advances its record to 14-6 on the year. The Cubs travel to Italy (Italy, TX) to face the Gladiators in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Gladiators enter the match with a record of 14-6. Italy won 62-30 in their recent league match against Hubbard (Hubbard, TX)

The Bulldogs now own a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chico for a 2A Region II District 13 match on Tuesday, December 31. Alvord will face a Dragons squad coming off a 92-34 league loss to Slidell (Slidell, TX). The Dragons record now stands at 11-9.