Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Del Rio Rams (Del Rio, TX) and the visiting Alexander Bulldogs (Laredo, TX), saw Del Rio's basketball squad hold off Alexander by a count of 43-37.

With the victory, Del Rio upgrades its record to 6-19 on the campaign.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the United Longhorns (Laredo, TX) in a 6A Region IV District 30 battle, on Tuesday, February 7. Alexander will attempt to improve on its 12-24 season record. The Longhorns come into the battle with a 28-5 record after their 80-36 league win over Laredo LBJ (Laredo, TX).