Stafford Spartans (Stafford, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Sweeny Bulldogs (Sweeny, TX), 71-29 in a league bout.

With the win, Stafford upgrades its record to 26-7 on the season. The Spartans host Bay City (Bay City, TX) to play the Blackcats in a 4A Region IV District 26 bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Blackcats go into the bout with a record of 7-18. Bay City won 60-57 in their recent league bout against La Marque (La Marque, TX)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Iowa Colony Pioneers (Arcola, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 26 bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Sweeny will attempt to upgrade on its 6-21 season record. The Pioneers go into the bout with a 26-4 record after their 43-32 league win over Columbia (West Columbia, TX).