Edna Cowboys (Edna, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX), 49-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Edna upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Cowboys travel to George West (George West, TX) to play the Longhorns in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Longhorns go into the bout with a record of 10-4.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Smithville Tigers (Smithville, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 7. Columbus will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 95-37 non-league loss to La Vernia (La Vernia, TX).