The Monahans Loboes basketball squad (Monahans, TX), was nudged 39-33 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Big Spring Steers (Big Spring, TX)

With the victory, Big Spring advances its record to 7-12 on the year. The Steers travel to Wink (Wink, TX) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league battle on Monday, January 6. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-8. Wink won 60-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Jal (Jal, NM)

In their next game, the Loboes encounter the Sweetwater Mustangs (Sweetwater, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Monahans will attempt to improve on its 1-13 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 60-55 league win over Jim Ned (Tuscola, TX).