Maud Cardinals (Maud, TX) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Avery Bulldogs (Avery, TX), 43-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Maud upgrades its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Cardinals host White Oak (White Oak, TX) to play the Roughnecks in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Roughnecks come into the bout with a record of 2-6. White Oak lost 94-27 in their recent non-league bout against Tatum (Tatum, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the White Oak Roughnecks (White Oak, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Avery will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record. The Roughnecks come into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 44-36 non-league win over Maud (Maud, TX).