Jefferson Bulldogs (Jefferson, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Union Grove Lions (Gladewater, TX), 46-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Jefferson upgrades its record to 10-8 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Rusk (Rusk, TX) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 8. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-1. Rusk won 44-43 in their recent non-league bout against Joaquin (Joaquin, TX)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Arp Tigers (Arp, TX) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 8. Union Grove will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 65-1 non-league win over Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ).