Connally Cadets (Waco, TX) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Waco Lions (Waco, TX), 54-38 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Connally advances its record to 13-8 on the year. The Cadets travel to Whitney (Whitney, TX) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, January 6. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 5-12. Whitney lost 57-29 in their recent non-league match against Scurry-Rosser (Scurry, TX)

The Lions now own a 7-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lake Belton for a 5A Region II District 16 match on Friday, January 10.