Hearne Eagles (Hearne, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Thrall Tigers (Thrall, TX), 60-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Hearne upgrades its record to 5-10 on the season. The Eagles travel to Thorndale (Thorndale, TX) to clash with the Bulldogs in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 26-3. Thorndale won 44-38 in their recent league bout against Holland (Holland, TX)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Milano Eagles (Milano, TX) in a 2A Region IV District 27 bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Thrall will attempt to upgrade on its 23-5 season record.