Anthony Wildcats (Anthony, TX) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Father Yermo Spartans (El Paso, TX), 61-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Anthony upgrades its record to 8-13 on the season. The Wildcats host McCamey (McCamey, TX) to clash with the Badgers in a 2A Region I District 6 bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Badgers go into the bout with a record of 8-12. McCamey won 65-26 in their recent non-league bout against Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy (Midland, TX)

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Jesus Chapel Chargers (El Paso, TX) in a Freelance bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Father Yermo will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Chargers go into the bout with a 0-6 record after their 49-27 league loss to El Paso HomeSchool (El Paso, TX).