Varsity Opponent (, ) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Metro Academy Mavericks (Shawnee Mission, KS), 40-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 241-761 on the campaign. The host Marine Military (Harlingen, TX) to play the Leathernecks in a TCSAAL bout on Saturday, January 14. The Leathernecks come into the bout with a record of 9-0. Marine Military won 77-1 in their recent league bout against Varsity Opponent (, )

Next up, the Mavericks play the Wichita Defenders HomeSchool Defenders (Wichita, KS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Metro Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 15-6 season record. The Defenders come into the bout with a 13-6 record after their 63-58 non-league win over Lincoln HomeSchool (Lincoln, NE).