Ira Bulldogs (Ira, TX) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Paint Creek Pirates (Haskell, TX), 68-18 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ira upgrades its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Claude (Claude, TX) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 10. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 2-6. Claude lost 47-40 in their recent non-league bout against Sands (Ackerly, TX)

Next up, the Pirates play the Hermleigh Cardinals (Hermleigh, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Paint Creek will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 5-5 record after their 48-38 non-league win over Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, ).