Houston Christian Mustangs (Houston, TX) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Salt and Light Homeschool Eagles (Conroe, TX), 53-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Houston Christian upgrades its record to 4-9 on the season. The Mustangs travel to St. Stephen's Episcopal (Austin, TX) to clash with the Spartans in a Southwest Prep - South bout on Friday, January 19. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 14-5. St. Stephen's Episcopal won 46-36 in their recent non-league bout against Hyde Park (Austin, TX)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Austin Royals HomeSchool Royals (Austin, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 26. Salt and Light Homeschool will attempt to upgrade on its 13-14 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 7-16 record after their 50-28 non-league loss to Grace Academy (Georgetown, TX).