The Patterson Institute Lions basketball team (El Paso, TX), was overwhelmed 54-27 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Clint Lions (Clint, TX)

The Lions now possess a 3-17 record. They put it on the line next when they host Riverside for a 4A Region I District 2 battle on Friday, February 2. Clint will confront a Rangers team coming off a 47-37 league loss to San Elizario (San Elizario, TX). The Rangers record now stands at 10-16.

The Lions (2-13) will now prepare for their battle against Irvin (El Paso, TX). The Rockets come into the non-league battle with a 8-17 record. In their last battle, Irvin was overwhelmed by Austin (El Paso, TX), 59-22, in a league battle.