In Friday's non-league contest, the host McNeil Mavericks basketball team scored a close 63-61 win over the Hutto Hippos.

The Mavericks (3-1) will now prepare for their contest against Round Rock Westwood (Austin, TX). The Warriors come into the non-league contest with a 7-5 record. In their last contest, Round Rock Westwood was tipped by Vista Ridge (Cedar Park, TX), 55-45, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Hippos battle the Cedar Ridge Raiders (Round Rock, TX) in a contest, on Tuesday, January 14. Hutto will attempt to better on its 0-6 season record. The Raiders come into the contest with a 15-4 record after their 69-40 league win over Manor (Manor, TX).