The Austin Panthers basketball squad (El Paso, TX), was crushed 47-24 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Bowie Bears (El Paso, TX)

With the victory, Bowie advances its record to 12-8 on the year. The Bears host Harmony Science Academy (El Paso, TX) to meet the in a 4A Region I District 1 battle on Tuesday, January 28. The enter the battle with a record of 9-16. Harmony Science Academy won 30-11 in their recent non-league battle against Varsity Opponent (, )

The Panthers now own a 10-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for a 4A Region I District 1 battle on Tuesday, January 28. Austin will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 39-30 league loss to Irvin (El Paso, TX). The Warriors record now stands at 4-18.