Happy Cowboys (Happy, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Diamond Valley (Diamond Creek, Australia) (, NC), 50-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Happy upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Cowboys travel to Stanton (Stanton, TX) to clash with the Buffaloes in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 31. The Buffaloes go into the bout with a record of 10-6. Stanton won 44-39 in their recent non-league bout against Archer City (Archer City, TX)

Next up, the clash with the Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 2. Diamond Valley (Diamond Creek, Australia) will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 19-2 record after their 67-54 non-league loss to Wylie (Abilene, TX).