Pollok Central Bulldogs (Pollok, TX) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Pineywoods Community Academy Timberwolves (Lufkin, TX), 59-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Pollok Central upgrades its record to 17-16 on the season. The Bulldogs host Newton (Newton, TX) to play the Eagles in a 3A Region III District 21 bout on Friday, February 10. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-10. Newton lost 50-38 in their recent league bout against Woodville (Woodville, TX)

Next up, the Timberwolves play the Central Heights Blue Devils (Nacogdoches, TX) in a 3A Region III District 21 bout, on Friday, February 10. Pineywoods Community Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 12-20 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 21-10 record after their 64-63 league win over Hemphill (Hemphill, TX).