Marlin Bulldogs (Marlin, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Maypearl Panthers (Maypearl, TX), 54-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Marlin upgrades its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Jacksboro (Jacksboro, TX) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 5-8. Jacksboro lost 42-38 in their recent non-league bout against Robinson (Robinson, TX)

Next up, the Panthers play the Robinson Rockets (Robinson, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Maypearl will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Rockets come into the bout with a 6-8 record after their 42-38 non-league win over Jacksboro (Jacksboro, TX).